Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Top Ten Most Irritating Phrases

Oxford University has compiled a list of top ten most irritating phrases:

1 - At the end of the day

2 - Fairly unique

3 - I personally

4 - At this moment in time

5 - With all due respect

6 - Absolutely

7 - It's a nightmare

8 - Shouldn't of

9 - 24/7

10 - It's not rocket science

I would like to add some more:

11 - It is what it is

12 - Actually

13 - 110 percent

14 - Basically (Indians love to use this)

15 - No Brainer (Americans love this phrase)

16 - Having said that

15 - Ditto same (Another Indian favourite)

16 - I need my space

17 - Internet acronyms like LOL and OMG

18 - Awesome (Young urbans Indians have picked this up from American movies and sitcoms)

19 - Impacted

20 - To be honest with you