Most frequently used word in phone conversations?

carol_cz · Sat Nov 12, 2005 16:30 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

Hi, what do you think is the most frequently used word in telephone conversations?

Sidle Jinks · Sat Nov 12, 2005 18:49 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

Hello!

It's easy! This word is I, isn't it? Smile

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carol_cz · Sat Nov 12, 2005 18:51 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

Hi Sidle Jinks, What makes you think it's I?

Sidle Jinks · Sat Nov 12, 2005 18:54 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

Hi! Sociological researches! Smile

At leaset we were told so when I was a student.
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napoleon_hill_fan · Sat Nov 12, 2005 19:00 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

Very interesting topic. I think most people are occupied with their own thoughts and problems so it could very well be that I is one of the most frequently words. Think about it. In most conversations we concentrate on what we want to say rather than listening to what the other side is saying. Sidle Jinks, what majors did you study at university? Was psychology part of your program?
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Sidle Jinks · Sat Nov 12, 2005 19:09 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

I absolutely agree with you, napoleon_hill_fan!

Actually, I have an MCS degree, and psychology, as well as sociology and other humanitarian subjects (what the British probably call The Arts), are the part of the training course for System Analysts at our university (Sevastopol National Technical University). Sorry for off-topic Smile

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carol_cz · Sat Nov 12, 2005 23:58 pm *What does it take to be successfu?*

Hello Sidle, thank you for sharing your ideas on this question. So you are a system analyst? What exactly are your responsibilities? Also, what does MCS stand for? I'm asking all these questions because I'm in the middle of deciding which majors to select.
Thanks in advance. Carol

Sidle Jinks · Wed Nov 16, 2005 16:08 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

Hello Carol!

In order not to flood the forum with off-topic, I have sent you a PM.

Regards,
Vladimir
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Comenius · Fri Nov 18, 2005 18:14 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

While not technically a word, my vote would be for "um." Smile

I know in my conversations that that "word" seems to be used a lot!

-David
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Andreana · Sat Nov 19, 2005 14:54 pm *Useless phrases?*

Hello David, would you regard the um (or uhm) word as a parasite phrase, a phrase that is merely used to buy time to think of a real word? I remember we had another discussion about those phrases here:
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic3720.html

So, what are your favourite useless phrase Smile

?
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Comenius · Sat Nov 19, 2005 19:43 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

If you asked my wife, she might tell you that most everything I say would fall into that category! Very Happy

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Andreana · Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:27 am *Skype?*

Hmm David, this is interesting news. It means that either your wife can't decipher what you say or you speak in codes. Maybe you should invite your wife to have an online training session with you via Skype?
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Comenius · Sun Nov 20, 2005 23:09 pm *Most frequently used word in phone conversations?*

Ha!

I bet you won't believe me, but sometimes I've been downstairs, and she's been upstairs, and she's used Skype to talk to me! I'm afraid we're both geeks! Laughing

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hipster · Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:01 am *Communicating in writing*

Hey Comenius, seems like you have the perfect marriage Wink

Joke aside I truley believe that communicating in writing from time to time can improve your relationship as you filter out all the little emotions and often cause confusion.
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