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Punctuality is causing people anxiety...

tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
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So My use of the exclamation point seems to be stressing some people out!!!

WTF?!?  Seriously?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-new-texting-anxiety-unraveling-the-difference-between-ok-and-ok-1534174043

https://slate.com/technology/2018/08/exclamation-points-and-periods-are-causing-anxiety-the-solution-is-full-exclamation-point-amnesty.html

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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,908
    "Myra had the baby."
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,586
    edited August 2018
    punctuation and punctuality are 2 different things.

     Definition of punctuation
    1 : the act of punctuating : the state of being punctuated
    2 : the act or practice of inserting standardized marks or signs in written matter to clarify the meaning and separate structural units; also : a system of punctuation
    3 : something that contrasts or accentuates


     Definition of punctual
    : being on time : prompt
    — punctuality play \ˌpəŋk-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē\ noun
    — punctually play \ˈpəŋk-chə-wə-lē, -chə-lē\ adverb

    Post edited by mickeyrat on
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    mickeyrat said:
    punctuation and punctuality are 2 different things.

     Definition of punctuation
    1 : the act of punctuating : the state of being punctuated
    2 : the act or practice of inserting standardized marks or signs in written matter to clarify the meaning and separate structural units; also : a system of punctuation
    3 : something that contrasts or accentuates


     Definition of punctual
    : being on time : prompt
    — punctuality play \ˌpəŋk-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē\ noun
    — punctually play \ˈpəŋk-chə-wə-lē, -chə-lē\ adverb

    Being punctual, ugh!  My first thought was, yeah, at this point in my life, I hate having to worry about being somewhere on time. 

    We're going to visit some people north of here this morning.  My wife just reminded me we need to get get going soon.   I nicely said, "Yes dear" (I'm well trained, haha!) but what I wanted to say was

    FUCK THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I NEED MORE COFFEE FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ah oh, did I just stress anyone out????????????????????

    I like to use this one to: ?! 
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,942

    Misleading thread titles are causing me stress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :)

  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,950
    edited August 2018
    I actually felt mad at the thread title. :lol: I was all, "yeah, well all you fucking chronically late people are causing ME anxiety!!!!!!" (take that, with all the exclamation points - how do you like it?!?!) :tongue:
    I am almost compulsively punctual, but to me that is simply considerate, responsible behaviour. I will never get over how cavalier so many people are about it - it's just rude.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,976
    punctuation: my mother almost always uses at least 3-5 exclamation points after every sentence in emails/texts. it's like she's always yelling at us. 

    punctuality: the waiting drove me mad
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  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    DRIFTING, DRIFTING,DRIFTING AWAY!!!!!!!!
    I GOT MYSELF A MANSION, THEN I GAVE IT AWAY!!!!!!!
    IT'S NOT THE WORLD THAT'S HEAVY, JUST THE THINGS THAT YOU SAVE!!!!!!
    AND I'M DRIFTING, DRIFTING AWAY!!!!!!!
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,810
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    DRIFTING, DRIFTING,DRIFTING AWAY!!!!!!!!
    I GOT MYSELF A MANSION, THEN I GAVE IT AWAY!!!!!!!
    IT'S NOT THE WORLD THAT'S HEAVY, JUST THE THINGS THAT YOU SAVE!!!!!!
    AND I'M DRIFTING, DRIFTING AWAY!!!!!!!
    Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

    SOME pea pole are so rude!
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
     =) 

    I think we should turn this into one of those 100+ page threads. 100 pages of exclamations.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    mickeyrat said:
    punctuation and punctuality are 2 different things.

     Definition of punctuation
    1 : the act of punctuating : the state of being punctuated
    2 : the act or practice of inserting standardized marks or signs in written matter to clarify the meaning and separate structural units; also : a system of punctuation
    3 : something that contrasts or accentuates


     Definition of punctual
    : being on time : prompt
    — punctuality play \ˌpəŋk-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē\ noun
    — punctually play \ˈpəŋk-chə-wə-lē, -chə-lē\ adverb

    I'm such an idiot...  In my defense I was only on my first cup of coffee when I posted it this morning.

    I'm leaving the title though as is because it's now funny!!!
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    100 pages of exclamation points and bitching about the tardy!!!
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,435

    !

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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,435
    I blame Panic! At The Disco.
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,435
    Or maybe it's P!NK's fault.
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,950
    HesCalledDyer said:
    I blame Panic! At The Disco.
    I think Oh Henry! also deserves much of the blame.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,435
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    I blame Panic! At The Disco.
    I think Oh Henry! also deserves much of the blame.
    Also the board game Sorry!
    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 (xx) / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24
  • AnnafalkAnnafalk Posts: 4,004
    edited August 2018
    I would think that punctuality and proper writing in the English language rather decreases than increases anxiety. Or not. :) 
    Actually I'm not even sure about what this thread is about.
    Post edited by Annafalk on
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    HesCalledDyer said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    HesCalledDyer said:
    I blame Panic! At The Disco.
    I think Oh Henry! also deserves much of the blame.
    Also the board game Sorry!
    Godspeed You! Black Emperor

    I'm sure Sunn O))) can get some sort of blame for whatever the hell that is at the end of their name...


  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,976
    HesCalledDyer said:

    !

    DYERS GETTIN' UPSET
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,435
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    HesCalledDyer said:

    !

    DYERS GETTIN' UPSET
    I just busted out laughing at work. :rofl:
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  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Annafalk said:
    I would think that punctuality and proper writing in the English language rather decreases than increases anxiety. Or not. :) 
    Actually I'm not even sure about what this thread is about.
       Me either. It adds to the fun! Whatever you do, don't read the articles.  :dizzy:  
  • AnnafalkAnnafalk Posts: 4,004
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    Annafalk said:
    I would think that punctuality and proper writing in the English language rather decreases than increases anxiety. Or not. :) 
    Actually I'm not even sure about what this thread is about.
       Me either. It adds to the fun! Whatever you do, don't read the articles.  :dizzy:  
    Thanks for the warning  :) ! :)
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,976
    The Juggler said:
    "Myra had the baby."
    LOL
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,950
    The Juggler said:
    "Myra had the baby."
    :lol:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Annafalk said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    Annafalk said:
    I would think that punctuality and proper writing in the English language rather decreases than increases anxiety. Or not. :) 
    Actually I'm not even sure about what this thread is about.
       Me either. It adds to the fun! Whatever you do, don't read the articles.  :dizzy:  
    Thanks for the warning  :) ! :)

    That emoji was more a warning about my state of mind than the articles. I'm sure the articles are great.  :)
    The punctuality is getting to me!
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