Do I not LIKE that word!
How do you get your teenager to stop using the word "like" ten times every sentence?
On today's show we were looking at the words that are being phased out of the English dictionary and I casually asked what words would you love to see disappear.
LIKE was number one because of the way it is abused by our youth! I count how many times my 14 year old says it...16 times in one sentence this week.
Here are a few comments...
Karen texts to say record your daughter saying the word "like" and the play it back to her so she can hear how daft it sounds.
Jackie in Cheltenham says that as well as ''like'' she would like to see ''you know'' as quite regularly she doesn't ''know'' and would like you to attempt to describe your thoughts and ideas to her rather than guessing them.
David in Cirencester says the word "like" drives him mad. his worst nightmare is if he hears someone on the TV or radio using it constantly.
Will will have some useful tips on Wednesday's show! If you have any ideas on how to rid the world of the oversue of "like" please, please, please get in touch...cummings@bbc.co.uk
Hi, I'm Mark Cummings. Every day I explore all things Gloucestershire on my breakfast show. The stories, the people, the history, the news - the complete package of what makes the county tick. On the show, and on this blog, we share our knowledge, stories and experiences to celebrate life in Gloucestershire.
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