I know other people have written their version of “most overused words,” but I thought I would put in my own.
1. “In this economy…” is used in almost every report or story that has to do with finances. Almost every workshop or conference has these words in the description.
2. “24/7…” is used in the place of “frequently” or “regularly.” Those words just must not carry enough weight.
3. “Busy,” as in how are you doing “I’m so busy.” How are things? Busy! I guess busy in the new badge of honor. Busy has a low threshold to get to. You could be lying on your couch watching a Jerry Springer marathon and be “busy.”
Naw… “busy” never has anything to do with Jerry Springer. Only if you happen to watch him 24/7 is it called “being busy”. Of course no one in this economy can afford to just sit around and watch JS right now! Work is mandatory!