[BartSimpson]

The tic in language of late that I'm noticing is the penchant of too many people to make statements that sound like questions? Every single thing is said like it's a question? And, of course, none of these people are the least bit aware of how irritating this is?

[Thanos]

Like, I know, right?

[andyt]

BartSimpson BartSimpson:

The tic in language of late that I'm noticing is the penchant of too many people to make statements that sound like questions? Every single thing is said like it's a question? And, of course, none of these people are the least bit aware of how irritating this is?

Of late? Uptalk has been around for decades. In fact I can't recall a time when girls/women didn't do it. In Australia they all do it, not just the women.

Actually, apparently uptalk is being replaced by verbal fry.

[Jabberwalker]

andyt andyt:

BartSimpson BartSimpson:

The tic in language of late that I'm noticing is the penchant of too many people to make statements that sound like questions? Every single thing is said like it's a question? And, of course, none of these people are the least bit aware of how irritating this is?

Of late? Uptalk has been around for decades. In fact I can't recall a time when girls/women didn't do it. In Australia they all do it, not just the women.

Actually, apparently uptalk is being replaced by verbal fry.

Verbal fry?

Are you sure?

[andyt]

Sorry, vocal fry

[bootlegga]

When in doubt, blame the Kardashians!