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[eleneariel]

There are a lot of posts that I would like to begin with the word "so", as in So, I was reading this book, and... I like it because it seems we're in the middle of a conversation that was momentarily interrupted. But once, a long time ago, someone (I don't remember who) mentioned how starting a sentence with the word "so" really irritated them. And so I always rethink and second-guess and rewrite.

But I was reading this book, and it started out like this: When I first started to speak, I learned four different languages at the same time, each exclusively spoken to me by different members of the family. Who could this be but the grandson of M. D. Berlitz? Lol.

Comments

[radiantlove.livejournal.com]

That's what I like about starting a sentence with "so" - it has such a delightful "we were already in a conversation" feel to it :-)

I know it bothers some people, so I sometimes avoid using it because of that. But, not always :-)

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

See, I knew you'd understand why I like it!

[jmcphers.livejournal.com]

I almost always start my posts with so and remove it later before it's actually saved. (-:

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

It's neat to know I'm not the only one, then!

[ladyrita.livejournal.com]

*cross arms* Oh, if it bugs people, I should start doing it.

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

Totally. Maybe we should start a "so" movement.

[ladyrita.livejournal.com]

So, I was thinking...I agree.

[melyndie.livejournal.com]

I often want to start "So" too! And somtimes I actually leave it there when I post the entry. :-)

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

If Melinda the Great WordSmith can do so, then so can I. (Maybe). =)

[melyndie.livejournal.com]

Haha, now we know how Un-Great I am.

[pansyprincess.livejournal.com]

I'm always wanting to start my posts with "so" too, lol. That and "well." But I saw the same post you mentioned and now I try not to do it anymore either.

By the way, I always get a jolt when I see that icon because it looks almost exactly like my Aunt Randee. Their delicate features are very alike.

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

Really? How neat! Your aunt must have a twin. =)

How amazing you remember that post? Do you remember who it was? I've forgotten and it drives me nuts. You might tell me in private sometime. =)

[pansyprincess.livejournal.com]

I can't really remember either. Bah. It's very tormenting forgetting such things. :|

[eattheolives.livejournal.com]

Maybe I shall be more lax now that I know it doesn't annoy everyone. =)

[ex-blackswa.livejournal.com]

I like it!