Among Friends

[BunSnoop]

Anytime I watch TV (news, talk shows, a comedy, newer movies, etc.) I hear the word "transparent" used.   Gosh, a few years ago I don't think I ever heard it used.

About 20 years ago, I remember the word that I thought was also used way too often was "awesome".  

Have you noticed this too?   (And I'm not referring to words that QVC hosts use - I've seen posts previously all about that).  :-)     

[Foxxee]

All the time, but their definition of transparency actually means conceal.  

[SeaMaiden]

I still use Awesome.....am I old ....or just out of it.....OR BOTH😄

[on the bay]

@BunSnoop -

No, I can't say I have been hearing the word transparent.

I do remember awesome used a lot or "no problem" instead of thank you!😜 Words or phrases used ad infinitum

I've been watching the British mysteries a lot and many times they say "Cheers", like we would say thank you. Does that count?😄

[panda1234]

@BunSnoop   "no worries" is another one being overly used.

[StylishLady]

I guess "honesty" is not fashionable these days. 

[spiderw]

There are many words and expressions that come and go and are used excessively.  While I do use some of the words and expressions now and then, I end up sticking to the way I have always spoken and do not lean on certain words because everyone uses them.  I used to that more when I was younger and hanging out with my friends.  But as an adult I use whatever words I like.  I love English and reading and do not have a problem with dipping into vocabulary words which aren't used much.

[tansy]

I only hear that word on political shows.

[suzyQ3]

---

@Foxxee wrote:

All the time, but their definition of transparency actually means conceal.  

---

@Foxxee, we tend to think it means "conceal" if we don't agree with their stance; if we do agree, then we approve of the use of "transparency."

[Kachina624]

@suzyQ3.  @Foxxee  I tend to think of transparent as meaning, "open to scrutiny".