Barbara Andres
May 13, 2023

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A coworker has a verbal tic where she uses synonyms connected by a conjunction. “Let’s collaborate or work together on this.” “We concluded and wrapped up that project.” I don’t think it’s regional as I have worked with many people from her state. I have also never heard anything similar from another person so I think it’s a tic she developed during college to try to sound smarter. Sadly, it has the opposite effect.

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Barbara Andres
Barbara Andres

Written by Barbara Andres

Muddling through, one story at a time. Grab a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and let’s get curious together. On Bluesky: @terriersrus.bsky.social

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