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beware the sentence that ends in "so..."

2/5/02

we all do it. you can't claim innocence. you're talking about bands, and someone's like, "hey, I really like that band jimmie's chicken shack!" and you say "well, I've been to two of their concerts, so..." what the hell is that "so" for?? it makes you sound like an unbelievable snob. and I've found myself doing it, too, so I'm allowed to write this and be as caustic as I want.
listen to conversation. listen to yourself and everyone around you. I dare you. look for the people who tack on that extra little syllable at the end of their sentences. doesn't it start to piss you off? let's try another example:

(me and a friend are sitting around my house one night) me: hungry? want dinner?
friend: oh, no, that's okay, I already ate at Fancy Shmancy Restaurant, so...
me: okay... well, all I ate today was half an overripe banana. I'm gonna go get something.

so here we go, kids. DON'T SAY IT. just end your sentence right there, after "I've been to two of their concerts." or, better yet, improvise. say something like "I've been to two of their concerts, and I know you'd love them. next time we're in town, let's go together."
now, doesn't that just leave you feeling all nice and happy? none of that jealous angst. AHHH.