The most annoying expressions...

I'm tired of those stock expressions, like "I'm good" (meaning "fine" or even "OK") and "You're all set"

I'm tired of those stock expressions, like "I'm good" (meaning "fine" or even "OK") and "You're all set"

"I'm good" is even more pervasive than that...
"More tuna casserole?"
"No thanks - I'm good."

I'm not sure if this has already been said.. It annoys me when people here in England (usually girls/women) say "yeah" questioningly after the end of a statement they, themselves, stated. Also, when they say "hiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" in high-pitched voices.  

It annoys me to no end when people say "like" constantly when conversing. I was going to school with many non-native English speakers, and my English teacher was quick to scold them for learning incorrect uses of the English language, such as using "like" frequently.

Here's a random annoying British usage.  At least, I think it is just British.. and this is a written rather than spoken thing.
"Bespoke" used where (I think) Americans would tend to used "customized" or other similar word.  As far as I know, "bespoke" was formerly a word used about tailors; bespoke rather than ready-to-wear.  Now, businesses use the word bespoke all the time to denote services that can be "tailored" to the customer's requirement.  To me, it sounds silly because it sounds self-consciously archaic.
Here's an example, from a publisher, from my email today;
"Why not try these products today? For more information, to discuss bespoke collections or for individual collection pricing...."

I'm not sure if this has already been said.. It annoys me when people here in England (usually girls/women) say "yeah" questioningly after the end of a statement. Also, when they say "hiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" in high-pitched voices. 

It annoys me to no end when people say "like" constantly when conversing. I was going to school with many non-native English speakers, and my English teacher was quick to scold them for learning incorrect uses of the English language, such as using "like" frequently.

Also people who, wanting to emphasize that they "get" it, say "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah..."

Here's a random annoying British usage.  At least, I think it is just British.. and this is a written rather than spoken thing.
"Bespoke" used where (I think) Americans would tend to used "customized" or other similar word.  As far as I know, "bespoke" was formerly a word used about tailors; bespoke rather than ready-to-wear.  Now, businesses use the word bespoke all the time to denote services that can be "tailored" to the customer's requirement.  To me, it sounds silly because it sounds self-consciously archaic.
Here's an example, from a publisher, from my email today;
"Why not try these products today? For more information, to discuss bespoke collections or for individual collection pricing...."

I actually like that one.  I really appreciate hand crafted stuff in this day and age and that word points out how special a crafted item is.  It doesn't sound as archaic as 'fortnight' or 'manageress' which are commonly used in the UK and I think already discussed on this thread.

I actually like that one. 

Me too!

Me too!

Me three!  Whenever I see 'bespoke', I automatically become interested.

I also hate the 'yeah?' at the end of sentences and DD has started doing it now.   

DH says adding "like" at the end of a sentence was Geordie...so now I always say like what?
Or I make it into a total valley girl like *hair toss*

I think this annoys me a lot...Lets pretend Sky is coming to your house and they will be there "from 9am" so at 9? no from 9? ok so anytime after 9? yes from 9
Lord make it stop, how about a time frame not a "from"
;-)

I think this annoys me a lot...Lets pretend Sky is coming to your house and they will be there "from 9am" so at 9? no from 9? ok so anytime after 9? yes from 9
Lord make it stop, how about a time frame not a "from"
;-)

This reminds me a bit (even though your example doesn't annoy me all that much). I hate it when people say things like "tea time" to denote when something is going to happen.  It could mean a totally different time to different people.  I have an American friend who visits the UK occassionally and has said that she'd be over around tea time.  4 PM?  Or working class high tea in the early evening?  I've asked her and she has never answered me and since she is late for things, I never know what she means.  Is it that hard to say "around 4" or "between 6 and 7"?  Mealtimes are going to be varied depending on the person, but when we're talking about such vast differences in time for some meals (tea, dinner, supper), why not use numbers?

YES LA - that is super annoying especially with kids...so and so is gonna pop round at tea time and I say after we eat dinner or before? and I get I dont know. So we play the waiting game haha

This reminds me a bit (even though your example doesn't annoy me all that much). I hate it when people say things like "tea time" to denote when something is going to happen.  It could mean a totally different time to different people.

I've gotten flack from a British friend for asking for clarification about "lunchtime". I'm used to lunchtime being 12, but here it can be 12 or 1. When we're meeting up to do something involving a schedule/appointment, it's really pretty helpful to know what hour of the day we're talking about.

One I've heard too much of at work lately:  "reply back"

Why can't someone just reply?  Isn't that what a reply is--responding to someone?  I've also occasionally heard "respond back," and it's just as annoying.

I actually like that one.  I really appreciate hand crafted stuff in this day and age and that word points out how special a crafted item is.  It doesn't sound as archaic as 'fortnight' or 'manageress' which are commonly used in the UK and I think already discussed on this thread.

Agreed .. but you missed my point.  Bespoke is fine if something is handcrafted, a pair of shoes, a suit, a dining room table made just for your dining room.  I just think it sounds a bit silly when used for a custom selection of ebooks or ejournals rather than a pre-selected package, or three days at a self-catering cottage rather than the standard Saturday to Saturday week's rental.

The Wikipedia article says;
"Once a fashion industry-specific term, bespoke is increasingly being applied to custom specification in other industries, including:
custom software, in which it refers to software designed and written for a single company and/or task
telecommunications, referring to non-standard solutions tailored for specific customers
finance, including individually tailored mutual fund portfolios and structured finance products" etc. etc.

I guess it seems a pity when a word with a very specific meaning is watered down or made meaningless by over-general application.

My fiance creates website for clients, including tools for managing backend things like inventory or payroll - everything is custom built to their specific needs. It's not just putting their name in the Header and changing the background colour. He doesn't use the term bespoke, but the metaphor works: he takes measurements, selects materials (or in this case, languages), does fittings, and makes alterations.