Not Liking Like

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday and today were days of travel on foot and car. While walking the Freedom Trail in Boston, and traveling by car to Plimoth and Cape Cod, there were encounters with many people. Like, you know... Yes, I heard like so many times I was ready to scream. I am not referring to caring about something or the lesser of love. So many people would start sentences with Like! At least the tour guides/docents at the different stops gave their information without like.

As my family and I discussed what we were hearing throughout both days, we started talking about hearing like used inappropriately by our government leaders, newscasters, people running for office, as well as the common person on the streets of our grand nation. We need to move beyond Valley Speak.

A challenge to everyone...speak without using like to begin your various sentences and throughout the sentences. If you are comparing items, then say "comparing/comparison, such as," etc. Anything but like! You can accomplish this task and you will sound much better to those around you as you are going to be using a wide variety of vocabulary.

Have a good day!

Uber Professor