I heard someone say “exasperate” the situation just two days ago. They meant exacerbate. This was just a one time mistake, but I hear a lot of people use “flaunt” incorrectly. They say that someone has flaunted the law. The correct word is “flout”. You can flout the law, and flaunt your new car. Hearing “was” where “were” should be also tightens my shoulders. And I concur with the above regarding; “And I was like”. I can’t help but pick it apart in my head, and the number of times I’ve heart this RIDICULOUS incomplete sentence; “And I was like, ... ok…” has pushed me ever closer to the edge. GAAAAHHH!
Also deliberate incorrect pronunciations like “redonkyoulous” and “cakalackee”. I’ve known people who proudly tell others that they’re from north cakalackee. Really?
I don’t correct people, ever, but I do avoid people who frequently speak poorly. It’s also difficult for me to NOT say something, like “What are you, stupid?”
Thank you for asking. I find it helps to vent some of this off once in a while.