Beyond corporate-speak, popspeak is annoying. Here are 12 words that are trending and imho should not be used, yes a ban on free speech. They are in no specific order: 1. Millennials Ok call it baby boomer bias but I think the naming of generations stopped resonating with us. 2. No Worries Especially as a substitute for thank you, and usually said sarcastically. 3. Kale Okay, heathy eating is good, but not everything should be kale-flavored. 4. Disruption Don’t know how this one caught on but it’s annoying. 5. Innovation Usually not accurate. 6. Team There usually is an I in team and also usually inaccurate. Co-workers is usually more …
Beyond corporate-speak, popspeak is annoying. Here are 12 words that are trending and imho should not be used, yes a ban on free speech. They are in no specific order:
1. Millennials
Ok call it baby boomer bias but I think the naming of generations stopped resonating with us.
2. No Worries
Especially as a substitute for thank you, and usually said sarcastically.
3. Kale
Okay, heathy eating is good, but not everything should be kale-flavored.
4. Disruption
Don’t know how this one caught on but it’s annoying.
5. Innovation
Usually not accurate.
6. Team
There usually is an I in team and also usually inaccurate. Co-workers is usually more accurate.
7. Mom jeans
Not sure what this means, but I am sure it’s sexist.
8. Kimchi
Much like kale it’s time for this in food to be out.
9. Emoji
Should be less of these, not more. I barely understand the basic ones.
10. Pop-up
I know it’s legitimate and a thing, but I am weary of this expression.
11. KPI
Tech speak that has infiltrated pop culture and should be avoided.
12. Hipster
Particularly if they are so-called millennials.
Peace, love, compassion, and blessings.
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