Avoid cliches like the plague!

Lecale2 · February 05, 2009, 12:33:33 PM

God I hate some of the awful cliches people throw into conversations, especially at work meetings.

I was at a meeting the other day and the HR Director finished off her presentation with the immoral words - "at the end of the day, the bottom line is you will catch more fish with honey than with vinegar!"

Some people wouldn't even recognise a cliche if they found it in their soup.

Spirit of 94 · February 05, 2009, 12:49:31 PM

I hate cliches too, but hey, whatever floats your boat.

The Forfeit Point · February 05, 2009, 12:53:21 PM

when all is said and done, cliché is becoming a bit of a cliché

Tony Baloney · February 05, 2009, 12:53:49 PM

Quote from: Lecale2 on February 05, 2009, 12:33:33 PM
God I hate some of the awful cliches people throw into conversations, especially at work meetings.

I was at a meeting the other day and the HR Director finished off her presentation with the immoral words - "at the end of the day, the bottom line is you will catch more fish with honey than with vinegar!"

Some people wouldn't even recognise a cliche if they found it in their soup.

Immortal?

SidelineKick · February 05, 2009, 12:55:29 PM

Don't bother trying to teach a pig to sing; you only waste your time and annoy the pig.

Spirit of 94 · February 05, 2009, 12:59:29 PM

Quote from: SidelineKick on February 05, 2009, 12:55:29 PM
Don't bother trying to teach a pig to sing; you only waste your time and annoy the pig.

It worked for Michelle McManus.

mannix · February 05, 2009, 01:00:22 PM

Another annoyance is RTE reporters saying "basically" all the time and miriam o callaghans ridiculous accent, only for I look at her more listen to her I would go nuts.
NOT MUCH TO WORRY US THANK GOD.

The Gs Man · February 05, 2009, 01:01:30 PM

Too many cliches, so little time.

SidelineKick · February 05, 2009, 01:09:57 PM

Quote from: Spirit of 94 on February 05, 2009, 12:59:29 PM
Quote from: SidelineKick on February 05, 2009, 12:55:29 PM
Don't bother trying to teach a pig to sing; you only waste your time and annoy the pig.

It worked for Michelle McManus.

You're thinking of whales.

ONeill · February 05, 2009, 01:37:44 PM

Cliches are a dime a dozen basically.

Lar Naparka · February 05, 2009, 02:08:05 PM

Actually, in point of fact, I feel myself that at this point of time in this country, clichés really come in at a dime a dozen and anyone who doesn't reach a consensus with me on that note basically must be batting for the other team.

Doogie Browser · February 05, 2009, 02:21:09 PM

That kind of talk is horses for courses though with weather forecasters.

Gaoth Dobhair Abu · February 05, 2009, 02:44:11 PM

Quote from: Lar Naparka on February 05, 2009, 02:08:05 PM
Actually, in point of fact, I feel myself that at this point of time in this country, clichés really come in at a dime a dozen and anyone who doesn't reach a consensus with me on that note basically must be batting for the other team.

Lar You really need to step up to the plate on this issue, either that or take it off-line.

heineken_on_tap · February 05, 2009, 02:55:48 PM

Let's get our ducks in a row - this one drives me mad

Drumanee 1 · February 05, 2009, 03:06:30 PM

Quote from: Lecale2 on February 05, 2009, 12:33:33 PM
God I hate some of the awful cliches people throw into conversations, especially at work meetings.

I was at a meeting the other day and the HR Director finished off her presentation with the immoral words - "at the end of the day, the bottom line is you will catch more fish with honey than with vinegar!"
Some people wouldn't even recognise a cliche if they found it in their soup.

i have fished a few times but never used honey as bate