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It all depends. The English language is a sophisticated tool and if the "extra" words make for more compelling, specific, amusing or elegant expression, they are not wasted words in my opinion. Sometimes brevity is more elegant but other times it's just laziness or lack of care to express oneself fully.
Of course if the "extra" words just amount to nonsense, bluster, drivel or pointless repetition, then it is indeed wearisome to read or listen to.
Of course if the "extra" words just amount to nonsense, bluster, drivel or pointless repetition, then it is indeed wearisome to read or listen to.
What I can’t stand (and this really emerges at sporting clubs after several bevies) is dialogue such as this:
“Do you know what I reckon? I’ll tell you what I reckon because people need to hear this. This is something we’ve struggled with for years. I’ve been saying this for years and it’s been a problem the whole time. The whole time! We’ll never get anywhere until we solve this problem. What I reckon is - and this might shock you - what I reckon is ... (something boring, obvious, dubious and overly simplistic).”
The worst thing about build ups such as these is you just know it’s not going anywhere interesting from the outset, you just have to sit back and endure the long winded rant as the person enjoys having a bit of spotlight and attention and wants to drag it out as long as possible.
Bordertoon, I’ve never noticed you as being particularly long winded.
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