The Phrase That Makes You Sound Like A Loser

Thursday, May 24, 2012 The Phrase That Makes You Sound Like A Loser Hi, y'all! Zoë here. For my column this week, I wrote about a phrase that someone I once dated used constantly. You, dear readers, gave me very mixed feedback. I infuriated some people, coming off as a shallow girl who takes no responsibility for her bad decisions. I suppose that's understandable. My aim was to create a fun piece that would start a conversation about word and phrase dating dealbreakers. So, what word or phrase makes you cringe when you hear it come out of a potential mate's mouth? Let me know in the comments! Care to join in in criticizing me? You, too, should post a comment! Check out my previous columns as well. I've written about the word that makes you sound stupid, the most overused and abused word, and the most offensive phrase ever. Also, I'm constantly looking for new words and phrases to dissect and write about. Any words or phrases that you hate or love? Let me know on Twitter! 'Great Gatsby' Trailer Review: Our Editors Chat About Baz Luhrmann's Teaser (VIDEO) (VOTE) Should YA Books Be Given Ratings? Robert Pattinson In 'Hunger Games' Sequel? 'The Night Circus': Join The Discussion Why Did John Mayer Sing A Page Of '50 Shades Of Grey'? BLOG POSTS Lucas Kavner: Green Lights, Yo! After 80 Years 'The Great Gatsby' Is All The Rage I don't know how it happened, but after 80 years F. Scott Fitzgerald's seminal novel "The Great Gatsby" has become the coolest, most talked about thing in the world. Eric Berkowitz: Sex and Punishment: 11 of the Most Outrageous Cases of Sex Being Criminalized Throughout History I would be glad if, after reading my book, people paused before they condemned others for their sexual behavior. Of course, violence and abuse of power are always wrong, but we must realize that we all have inherited attitudes and morals that are, at bottom, arbitrary. Ester Bloom: "Men's Fiction" vs. "Mommy Porn" Gender distinctions in literature are arbitrary and often ass-backwards. Can women, for example, write "men's fiction"? Why not? Hugh Howey: How My Self-Published Book 'Wool' Became A Hot Movie Property Ridley Scott. One of the few directors whose name alone can sell tickets. A legend in his own time. And now he's negotiating for the rights to my self-published book. Bryan Young: A Conversation With Chip Kidd and the First Look at Batman: Death by Design If you're a fan of both Batman and classic noir cinema, this book is a must read.

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