Sassy Romano Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 So, let's discuss this little word, it's an adverb, a conjunction, a pronoun, an interjection and an adjective but nowhere can I find it said that it should be used in place of a capital letter!What's with everyone beginning sentences with "So"? Look around the forums, "So..."It's not right, stop it, just stop it right now! Next people will be replacing full stops with exclamations all over the place as if to overly emphasise their point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli May Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 So, I just read your post... Yes, it annoys me too. I often see "well" (ab)used in the same way. No doubt someone will be along shortly to tell us that language evolves and you can say anything you like as long as people understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTrianon Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 So, I totally understand how it can get annoying! Its also important to remember that language evolves and as long as people understand whats being said its ok! People use "so" at the beginning of sentences alot anymore and its fine as long as you get your point across to the person your talking to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel9x9 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Well, you are right. Well is my favourite and sometimes 'so', also. Good you point to this. I will take care about more in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imnotgoing Sideways Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Like, it could be worse. =^-^= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Huntress Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 So let me get this straight, a common word bugs you? So what? I hope you knew from the start there would be a lot of people teasing you umm.... you know like If you ever read any of John Norman's stuff you will get sick of seeing paragraphs starting with "Too," Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Romano Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Indeed Rhonda, after all it's Friday and anyone who failed to spot the irony in my post... Well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Huntress Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Sassy Romano wrote: after all it's Friday Sassy Romano wrote: it's Friday Sassy Romano wrote: Friday The best part of Friday is around 2:30 when it's too late to start anything big so you hang around the break room drinking coffee and chatting while you send the interns and contractors to do the little stuff. And speaking of segues, I was once told Friday's wern't THAT casual ... So what do you have planned for the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irihapeti Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Sassy Romano wrote: adverb conjunction pronoun interjection adjective so?? jejejjeje (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Galli Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Well I can't write unless I start out with well, so, and, or but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Huntress Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Pamela Galli wrote: Well I can't write unless I start out with well, so, and, or but. Wow, that can be a problem. Man, I hope you find a solution. Hey, keep your chin up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenMichelle Lane Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 So [ph. sew], a needle pulling thread..... .. will tie things together from an earlier thought, or so I'm told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Kelli May wrote: No doubt someone will be along shortly to tell us that language evolves and you can say anything you like as long as people understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrie Juran Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Do we reap what we so? I know, I've been guilty of doing it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Well, over the last couple years I've been noticing the use of "So, " by people being interviewed on the radio. One fellow started nearly every response that way. I think it's become a bit like "um" and "you know". I probably overuse "Well, ", but when I do use it, it's sometimes to suggest that the following statement is the result of careful deliberation (that's a lie, but what you don't know won't hurt me) and sometimes to suggest that the person I'm responding to doesn't know what the hell they're talking about. Sometimes, I have no idea what I'm trying to suggest. But, I do know where I learned to use "well"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Jetaime Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'd have to rate this so so on the bug me scale. It's poor writing but not everyone has received a good education. It could be worse. True story: A women went to the store and bought one item priced at 4 for $1.00. The cashier and another clerk were known by her as college graduates, obviously working there until something better came along. The cashier rang up the item as $0.44. When my friend told her she was wrong, the girl said that she was right because it was 4 four/$1.00! The other clerk then picked up a calculator to find out what was correct. If I were their parent, I'd send their diplomas back and demand a refund from the college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madelaine McMasters Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 This reminds me of a "discussion" I had with a sales clerk at a local market years ago, where avocados were priced at $0.59 each, or three for $2. I purposely grabbed one more avocado than I needed to make guacamole, just to test the system. She charged me $2.00. Me: "That's not the right price." She: "It's ringing up 3/$2". Me: "Right, that's wrong. They're $0.59 each, so the total is $1.77". She: "No, ma'am. The total is $2.00". Me: "So I'm being penalized for purchasing the third avocado?" She: "No ma'am, you're getting a better deal by purchasing three." Me: "Could you explain how my spending $2.00 for three avocados is better than my spending $1.77" She: "I don't want to argue with you, would you like to speak to the manager?" Me: "Yes, I believe I would". The manager was called over. To make a long story short, he agreed that I was getting a better deal buying three avocados. I refused to pay $2.00 and suggested that they ring me up twice. First buying two avocados and then buying one. They were happy to do so. I'd have walked away proud of my effort, except that it was clear they both thought I was stupid. And that's a conclusion I can't dispute. I had just purchased one more avocado than I needed, made more guacamole than I could eat, and then ate it all anyway so it wouldn't go to waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I was sooo, gonna totally make a thread like this,like tomorrow.. You stealed my thunder.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Romano Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 So when I read that... I was like...WOW! freaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Galli Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Madelaine McMasters wrote: This reminds me of a "discussion" I had with a sales clerk at a local market years ago, where avocados were priced at $0.59 each, or three for $2. I purposely grabbed one more avocado than I needed to make guacamole, just to test the system. She charged me $2.00. Me: "That's not the right price." She: "It's ringing up 3/$2". Me: "Right, that's wrong. They're $0.59 each, so the total is $1.77". She: "No, ma'am. The total is $2.00". Me: "So I'm being penalized for purchasing the third avocado?" She: "No ma'am, you're getting a better deal by purchasing three." Me: "Could you explain how my spending $2.00 for three avocados is better than my spending $1.77" She: "I don't want to argue with you, would you like to speak to the manager?" Me: "Yes, I believe I would". The manager was called over. To make a long story short, he agreed that I was getting a better deal buying three avocados. I refused to pay $2.00 and suggested that they ring me up twice. First buying two avocados and then buying one. They were happy to do so. I'd have walked away proud of my effort, except that it was clear they both thought I was stupid. And that's a conclusion I can't dispute. I had just purchased one more avocado than I needed, made more guacamole than I could eat, and then ate it all anyway so it wouldn't go to waste. Gaaah! I used to teach high school, and often wondered in what universe some students would ever be able to hold a job. Supermarket checker was the only one I could think of. Guess I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Jetaime Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Probably only one of those burger joints that have cash registers with pictures on them with a small number keypad They just punch the picture for each item. Take your money enter the amount you gave them and it tells them what change you get. But watch that they punch in the amount correctly. lol If you really want to bamboozle a young cashier give them $1.01 for a $0.51 purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverCrossSL Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I fell so-so about the whole thing. Let's sow some wild oats instead....... Sassy Romano wrote: So, let's discuss this little word, it's an adverb, a conjunction, a pronoun, an interjection and an adjective but nowhere can I find it said that it should be used in place of a capital letter! What's with everyone beginning sentences with "So"? Look around the forums, "So..." It's not right, stop it, just stop it right now! Next people will be replacing full stops with exclamations all over the place as if to overly emphasise their point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ren Toxx Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venus Petrov Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 So I don't see a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velk Kerang Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 So, what ya trying to say? So, tell us how you realy feel. So, we should care why? So, do you want to slap me yet? lol So, ya know I am only picking on ya right? lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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