So...

[smurfchops]

So, has anyone noticed how trendy individuals are starting their sentences with .. ". So, ......" ?

[dunnitall]

Yes and I loathe it being 'en trend'. Shows people are not being taught grammar anymore IMO.

[douglas9401]

Yup, it was mulled over by the great and the good on here a while ago.

No consensus was reached, going forward. :P

[fiction-factory]

It's just a phrase that helps the speaker set themselves. In the past people have said "right" or "okay" or "basically". It is so common , particularly when people are interviews on Radio 4. i think most of us have stock phrases we use

[grasscarp]

So does this really matter?

[smurfchops]

Basically I loathe obviously, and obviously I hate basically.

[murraymints]

actually basically like, it is annoying..you know what I mean !

[sunny-dave]

What The Funicular omg imho roflcc

[shoota]

So what?

[murraymints]

way to go Dave..pmsl..by the way..

[zebo]

Not nearly as annoying as the verbal two fingered salute, 'end of'. I always need to ask 'Of what''

[murraymints]

talk to the hand zebo !

[gness]

I don't mind...so....any more than I mind...right......it saves the first word or words getting lost....

Right........get out your rough books and pencils....

So........get out your rough books and pencils.....

It gave me a few seconds to make sure I had the attention.....mind you thinking about it.....

Banana.......get out your rough books and pencils could have worked too.....x

[sunny-dave]

I represent Mr Canine Banana formerly of Form 3Z, The School of the Immaculate Conscription, Little Wittering.

He would request that Miss Gness (known to all as 'old iron drawers') withdraw the previous remark immediately ... or actions will follow.

Herbert Sue (of Grabbit & Runne llp)

[Bertrum]

QUIET may have worked gness

[Old_Geezer]

So; you seem off trend. That is so 2015.

[gness]

Pah.....do your worst, Mr Canine Banana......I know what happened to Harry the school hamster......!

Bertrum....no.....Quiet was an order and rarely obeyed.....Right or So could be followed by anything......Get your books out....or...... Time for gold stars and treats......always worth a listen..... :-)

[murraymints]

who ate the hamster ??

[MargoTester]

Canaan Banana one of my favourite African names from the past- along with Ndabaningi Sithole....just saying

[gness]

So, Minty....Canine took Harry home for Easter.....but I think Smurfchops knows more about the demise of Harry than he lets on...... :-)

[murraymints]

hamster pie !! yum yum ...few onions ..carrots....bit o' mash !