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The alternative to "It is what it is" that I try to remember to use is "Sometimes you have to accept the things you can't change."
I know some people who live in “should be land”. They also tend to be argumentative and over sensitive. When they go off on a should be tear, I’ve found that “it is what it is“ calms them down, makes them stop. Whereas “sometimes you have to except the things you can’t change” would be taken all wrong, causing an incident.
I didn't realize there were so many intolerant angry people.
The world is full of those trained using poor English,
I have heard so much, abuse in my lifetime it not worth correcting any more.
Best to be a good example, than be irritated by ignorance.
People do not like correction, and they often do not listen any way.
I am sure flaws can be found in my writing and speech, they are a way I am identified.
It is not a matter of intolerance or anger. No one is going around correcting people. It is a matter of using the language correctly. I would not want to be identified as person who used improper grammar. Why is it so difficult speak correctly? People strive to be better in all areas of their lives, why not their language skills?
I didn't realize there were so many intolerant angry people.
The world is full of those trained using poor English,
I have heard so much, abuse in my lifetime it not worth correcting any more.
Best to be a good example, than be irritated by ignorance.
People do not like correction, and they often do not listen any way.
I am sure flaws can be found in my writing and speech, they are a way I am identified.
Lighten up, Francis.
This is a fun thread. I certainly don’t go around jumping on people who use phrases I find annoying. It’s interesting to see what grinds other people’s gears.
I just watched Lolita on Netflix, 1962 version. One of Humberts lines was about existentialism still being a 'hot thing'. I guess thing has been a thing for a good while.
I get annoyed with the response "Do what?" when someone doesn't hear what you said. How about "Pardon?", "Excuse me?", or "I'm sorry, could you repeat that"?
I'm fixing to ... "finna"
"all tore up"
"I tell you what"
Yes, except it is not really Southern, but country. My dearest DH never says anything is "broken." He always says it is broke. He might well say "all tore up." We both say "fixing to." My parents are from small town OK. His bringing up was in S. Indiana.
I do know of a few Southernisms though. They "carry" themselves in cars, instead of riding in them, for instance. And all soft drinks are "cokes."
Yes, except it is not really Southern, but country. My dearest DH never says anything is "broken." He always says it is broke. He might well say "all tore up." We both say "fixing to." My parents are from small town OK. His bringing up was in S. Indiana.
I do know of a few Southernisms though. They "carry" themselves in cars, instead of riding in them, for instance. And all soft drinks are "cokes."
Do they really say crayons like "crowns"
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Solly says — Be nice!
