The forum discussion centers on the usage of the word "well" at the beginning of sentences, particularly in formal writing. Participants express a consensus that starting sentences with "well" can be perceived as condescending and lacks grammatical necessity. The discussion references the linguistic concept of "tribal partitives," which are filler words that create social identity but may dilute meaning. Overall, the consensus is that "well" is inappropriate for formal discourse and serves better in informal contexts.
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Aufbauwerk 2045 said:On a somewhat related note, the word "wellness" irritates me. So does "parenting." I think in these cases it's because I tend to be very conservative in my use of language.
By the way, when I was in high school English we read "Politics and the English Language" by George Or...
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