“… instead of some ridiculous phrase birthed in the hellscape of blonde-girl social media.”
What a great turn of phrase! Thank you!
Oh, I think that “I appreciate you” came shortly after “No problem” became the response to “thank you.” Maybe the same blonde-girl culturists swapped that one, too.
Kind of how "adore" replaced love and "it's fine/I'm fine/fine" just means the other person in for a world of trouble. Too much is left to interpretation instead of being plainly spoken with the tone and manner that better conveys what one means to say. NUTS!
I appreciate you bringing this to top of mind. (Ducking under desk to avoid incoming shrapnel!) I recently read a piece by a veteran who said something similar about "Thank you for your service." It is sometimes interpreted as sarcasm, especially when uttered by fellow service members. I hereby nominate you for the position of High Priestess of Calling Out Inanity. It's terrible job, pays even less than your current terrible job, but we need it desperately.
I'm seriously considering starting an anonymous page where I can say things like this (and worse) without fear. Where I can rant about those dang kids LOL.
I often say "Thanks so much" and I just realized I sometimes don't mean it and half the people who hear this think I'm being sarcastic. I usually assault customer service people with my excessive thanks on the phone. Even though I do mean it half the time, everything I say sounds sarcastic (autism!). At least "Have a Nice Day" (4 words) bit the dust.
I’m really bad about using too many exclamation points after “thank you” in emails. To try to convey sincerity I guess. I think just “thanks” is still the only safe bet. And for the record, I literally never mean it LOL
Hey dare, where the heck is your donation page/app/etc. Is your Ko-Fi acct still active, it looks like it is, tis the season and all or did all these sites suddenly change their terms of service, whatever(s)
I work with a 30 something year old who often says I appreciate you. And pauses with doe eyes for effect. She's sincere. Because it's likely I've just saved her skinny arse. But I still find it annoying.
I'd like to reply with a typical gen x response but HR already has my file within easy reach....
Slightly different topic, but the phrase that I heard used during co*id was "out of an abundance of caution". Blecccchh...all types of atrocities committed, including total violation of human rights and murder!
Language changes. In Old English, thank meant something like "thinking of you." "thank you" became a common phrase replacing "I thank you" in the 1400s.
Most likely grammar police decried the change.
Language is a living thing.
And I appreciate you? In someways closer to the Old English than the mindless repetition of "Thank you."
“… instead of some ridiculous phrase birthed in the hellscape of blonde-girl social media.”
What a great turn of phrase! Thank you!
Oh, I think that “I appreciate you” came shortly after “No problem” became the response to “thank you.” Maybe the same blonde-girl culturists swapped that one, too.
For some reason there's a lot of hate for "no problem" which I say all the time, of course. It seems neutral.
No problem. I appreciate you. 😝
I think it is passive aggressive.
I appreciate this column. I mean thanks!
I have no one to blame but myself.
I hate that I appreciate you bs.
It sounds fake every time I hear it.
Doubly so if said to me.
Yes, it really rings hollow. Like, "Thank you for reaching out." MAKES MY SKIN CRAWL.
It is. It’s creepy LOL
"I appreciate you” is three words."
“Thanks.” One word."
"Thank you" ("Thanks" is the derivative form). Two words. Compromise.
Kind of how "adore" replaced love and "it's fine/I'm fine/fine" just means the other person in for a world of trouble. Too much is left to interpretation instead of being plainly spoken with the tone and manner that better conveys what one means to say. NUTS!
Words are so fraught because of the internet, I think. They get warped or overused, and then it’s all over.
Thank you!
Rando comment and inquiry:
Is your Ko-Fi account usable?
tc
I’m believe so. It has dust on it.
https://ko-fi.com/bevpotter
No worries, I just sent the maids over. 🧹
tc
LOL 🙏
I appreciate you bringing this to top of mind. (Ducking under desk to avoid incoming shrapnel!) I recently read a piece by a veteran who said something similar about "Thank you for your service." It is sometimes interpreted as sarcasm, especially when uttered by fellow service members. I hereby nominate you for the position of High Priestess of Calling Out Inanity. It's terrible job, pays even less than your current terrible job, but we need it desperately.
I'm seriously considering starting an anonymous page where I can say things like this (and worse) without fear. Where I can rant about those dang kids LOL.
I often say "Thanks so much" and I just realized I sometimes don't mean it and half the people who hear this think I'm being sarcastic. I usually assault customer service people with my excessive thanks on the phone. Even though I do mean it half the time, everything I say sounds sarcastic (autism!). At least "Have a Nice Day" (4 words) bit the dust.
I’m really bad about using too many exclamation points after “thank you” in emails. To try to convey sincerity I guess. I think just “thanks” is still the only safe bet. And for the record, I literally never mean it LOL
"Everybody just gets more annoying."
As a male of the human species, I thought this was my job.
Not only am I thankful and appreciate you as a provider of excellent writing
and storytelling,
but also, have a nice rest of your day.™
signed: Appreciative reader.
😂
Hey dare, where the heck is your donation page/app/etc. Is your Ko-Fi acct still active, it looks like it is, tis the season and all or did all these sites suddenly change their terms of service, whatever(s)
Thanks
I work with a 30 something year old who often says I appreciate you. And pauses with doe eyes for effect. She's sincere. Because it's likely I've just saved her skinny arse. But I still find it annoying.
I'd like to reply with a typical gen x response but HR already has my file within easy reach....
Slightly different topic, but the phrase that I heard used during co*id was "out of an abundance of caution". Blecccchh...all types of atrocities committed, including total violation of human rights and murder!
Language changes. In Old English, thank meant something like "thinking of you." "thank you" became a common phrase replacing "I thank you" in the 1400s.
Most likely grammar police decried the change.
Language is a living thing.
And I appreciate you? In someways closer to the Old English than the mindless repetition of "Thank you."