I Can't tolerate that word.
What word would you expunge from your vocabulary?17 total reviews
Comment from Shirley B
Dear Dallas I can't tolerate (sorry) kids that won't behave either. You give great examples foe why you don't like the word. This is a well written essay. The word I would love to throw away "FITS." I know people don't mean anything but it it but since I have seizures, people will ask, "Shirley when did you have your last fit?" I want to say "Well I can have one in two seconds if you don't quit calling my seizures a fit!" LOL Thanks for sharing your work with us, Shirley the 'Fit" thrower' :)
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2013
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Dear Dallas I can't tolerate (sorry) kids that won't behave either. You give great examples foe why you don't like the word. This is a well written essay. The word I would love to throw away "FITS." I know people don't mean anything but it it but since I have seizures, people will ask, "Shirley when did you have your last fit?" I want to say "Well I can have one in two seconds if you don't quit calling my seizures a fit!" LOL Thanks for sharing your work with us, Shirley the 'Fit" thrower' :)
Comment Written 28-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2013
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Thanks for the kind review. Lets rewritethe dictionary.lol.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Bravo! This is very verrrry good! I agree with what you say here. It's not a good word to use, for it means you've given up. You don't think you deserve any better. And it won't GET better as long as you tolerate it.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2013
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Bravo! This is very verrrry good! I agree with what you say here. It's not a good word to use, for it means you've given up. You don't think you deserve any better. And it won't GET better as long as you tolerate it.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2013
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Thank you. Don't have many pet peeves but that one is right at top. Next to people who don't use their turn signals. lol
Comment from Rondeno
You've done so much more than simply consign a word to lexicography's trash can. You've aired (and shown great wisdom about) your unhappy marriage, and all done with a breezy, attractive prose style which is a joy to read.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2013
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You've done so much more than simply consign a word to lexicography's trash can. You've aired (and shown great wisdom about) your unhappy marriage, and all done with a breezy, attractive prose style which is a joy to read.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2013
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Thank you so much for the comprehensive review.
Comment from Bina1
Love this! I was afraid it would turn into a dem/repub battle, but you took us down a twisted curve and offered a fine life lesson as well! I so wish i could give this to more than a few people who could benefit from it! Great write, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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Love this! I was afraid it would turn into a dem/repub battle, but you took us down a twisted curve and offered a fine life lesson as well! I so wish i could give this to more than a few people who could benefit from it! Great write, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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Thanks so much for the great review and the bonus star. I don't have many pet peeves but this is one of them.
Comment from OLA THOMAS
Tolerate is sure a wild goose that can turn back on you. Well, I share your view totally and agree that patiece will serve a better dose for the word.
ola thomas
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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Tolerate is sure a wild goose that can turn back on you. Well, I share your view totally and agree that patiece will serve a better dose for the word.
ola thomas
Comment Written 27-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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Thanks for reviewing. It's an ugly, non-constructive, and often insulting word. JUst one of those odd things that gets under my skin. Glad I don't have too many or I would need an attitude adjustment.
Comment from adewpearl
This is an essay where use of illustrative examples is key - you use excellent examples to demonstrate exactly why you dislike the word "tolerate" so much. This essay demonstrates so well how concrete examples beat out abstractions every time. Brooke
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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This is an essay where use of illustrative examples is key - you use excellent examples to demonstrate exactly why you dislike the word "tolerate" so much. This essay demonstrates so well how concrete examples beat out abstractions every time. Brooke
Comment Written 27-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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Thank you for reviewing, Brooke.
Comment from L. Sherman
This is a very thoughtful piece of writing, and I appreciate you sharing a bit of your personal back story as it adds a nice layer of understanding to your feeling for the word in question.
It's a valid point about other words being just as much, if not more effective, in place of it, as well. The point about children should open a few eyes at least.
A nice write and an enjoyable read.
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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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This is a very thoughtful piece of writing, and I appreciate you sharing a bit of your personal back story as it adds a nice layer of understanding to your feeling for the word in question.
It's a valid point about other words being just as much, if not more effective, in place of it, as well. The point about children should open a few eyes at least.
A nice write and an enjoyable read.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2013
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Thanks for reviewing.
