Like, What is the Deal With, Like, Saying "Like"?
Have you noticed how many times people use the word "like" in conversations? Most of us say this from time to time but what once was reserved for "valley girls" is now commonly used, or more like over used, by people every where.
The over use of the word "like" is mainly because people don't know how to verbally communicate very well. People, especially young people, communicate so much through text messages, IMing, email, etc., spoken conversation has become a form of art. People "talk" online and a single word is never spoken. So, when we have to speak, we, like, don't know, like, what to, like, say.
"Like" is used as a filler word or as a transition word. Sometimes "like" is used back to back. What does that even mean? "Like, like".
One of my favorites is when someone uses "like" before a feeling or emotion. "I was so, like, mad at her." My thought on that statement...were you mad or were you something similar to mad? I don't get it.
In some conversations, "like" is about 25-30% of the words used. Unbelievable.
There are appropriate times to use "like". An example, "I like you." Not, "I like, like you."
Try to notice the over use of "like". Try to stop over using it and misusing it. This word is over worked and deserves a vacation. Let's all take up the cause of "like"! Let's take this message to the world! If we join together we can make a difference!