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HOSTS: PLEASE USE A DICTIONARY...

qualitymatters — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:05:16 GMT

You are all excellent as hosts, but you've forgotten that the fact that somene else does something doesn't mean it's right. So....though this may burst your bubble, I feel compelled to tell you that the term "fabrication" is either a made-up story or related to a manufacturing process, as in metal fabricating. IT DOES NOT MEAN THE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A GARMENT. Garments are made of various types of fabric. Period. End of story. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP USING THAT WORD INCORRECTLY.

Further, "impactful" and "majorly" are NOT words, and the use of "impact" as a verb, as in "impacting" and "impacted," is considered INCORRECT by the experts. The fact that ten milion Americans are using it as such doesn't mean it's right; it just means ten million Americans are wrong and too lazy to use a dictionary, including all our "best" journalists and reporters.

Lastly, thankfully, I'm hearing a little less of the ridiculous "button-down shirt," as if we need to distinguish a normal shirt from those that button down the back. A "button-down" is a shirt with a collar that buttons down in three places.

Oh, and "price point." Seriously? I guess younger generations think they sound more sophisticated or cosmopolitan, but, actually, you sound silly, because now your listener has to ask whether you mean market price, selling price or price range. See what I mean? It's a very inefficient means of communicating.

Time for Americans to stop being lemmings and engage in some independent thought.

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pommom — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:11:02 GMT

Amen & Amen!!!

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MomCat — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:19:30 GMT

Have you ever been in sales? You might need to take a break from listening to all the sales hype, because I assure you the majority of QVC customers understand because they are focused on the products, as all good shoppers should be.

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Zita — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:44:10 GMT

I so agree, but I fear it's a lost cause. Those of us who appreciate the English language and are bothered by all the deviations haven't a chance!

I'm reminded of something I heard: We are like King Canute who tried to hold back the sea with a bucket.

Keep the faith!

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Colinka — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:11:08 GMT

I got so tired of hearing ,"It will figure flatter you," from SG. No, it will flatter your figure.

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blankette — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 02:23:01 GMT

These types of admonishments seem to go over their little heads. As long as they sound smart in their own mind, they are OK sounding the opposite. They not only use the wrong words, they often have pronounciation challenges.

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KathyPet — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 23:55:21 GMT

What is really scary is that they all have college degrees although obviously they were not English majors.

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walkingal — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:14:41 GMT

When I hear them say "cuz" instead of "because" that drives me crazy.

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woofersmom — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 00:47:06 GMT

Well, I have to say that I am a former English teacher, and I am not as picky as some of you are about the terminology the hosts use. But there are two common mispronunciations which do need to be corrected.

Susan Graver and several hosts constantly pronounce 'shirring' like 'shearing." 'Shir' rhymes with 'her,' and I would expect a fashion designer to know that.

Lori Greiner and several hosts also pronounce 'jewelry" as 'jewl-ery.' And since the Q sells a lot of jewelry, this one is heard a lot.

Just a little constructive criticism from a loyal customer.

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Tantallum — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 02:09:04 GMT

Yeah Lori Granier's Joooo-la-ree makes me wince.

Susan Graver also says 'lenth' not 'length'.

I agree about fabrication. and utilize instead of use. Another awful made up phrase is 'color way'. This comes in 3 'color ways'. What is wrong with just the word 'color'??? The hosts must really think they sound more intelligent or something by adding syllables or using two words when one is perfectly good enough.

and do not EVEN get me started on Shawn, I think it would be easier to list the words she says correctly instead of the ones she does not...

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CalminHeart — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:20:03 GMT

I agree that it's poor grammar and sounds like nails on a chalkboard. I don't like it either. I learned a long time ago that that i can't control other people. But I can control my reaction to others. I have enough problems of my own that I don't need to worry and fret about things I can't control.

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MacDUFF — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:38:59 GMT

I agree with the OP, and I find it sad. I love our language, and I believe that words have meaning. But, I also agree that it's a lost cause. I know many people who have horrendous grammar and pronunciation (and spelling), but I don't consider all of them to be stupid. I think they just don't care about it as much as I do. I hope to be long gone by the time this wave works itself into full-blown Orwellian double-speak.

I have always thought that the incorrect word "majorly" came from the phrase: "major league." IOW, that some people didn't know it was "major league," and substituted what they heard...ie, majorly. Does anyone know what I mean LOL??

"Incorrect grammar and pronunciation is a major league problem"...not, a "majorly" problem...? As in "it's a major problem," as opposed to "it's a minor problem????"

Sidebar: Yes, I know I have a nerve talking since I misuse the ellipsis, and I'll probably hit "submit" and THEN see a spelling error or an apostrophe where none should be...

or ending a sentence with a preposition...

somebody stop me!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROFLOL!!

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DoneTryin — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:04:27 GMT

LOL! What's the proper form & pronunciation for "laughing all the way to the bank"??