When did the phrase “reach out” arrive? When will it leave? “
Talking with a gal on the phone this week and she used that phrase at least five times. Told her I don’t want her or anyone with their organization “reaching out” to me and that I thought it was the stupidest phrase I had ever heard. Seems to be in most every business advertisement you hear any more.
So glad that someone else doesn’t like it.
I also hate that stupid phrase “reach out”. I think it started with the so-called news stations on TV.
I think the Four Tops made it mainstream, back in the day.
The boss’ girl friday is starting to use it. Maybe I should respond...”I’ll be there.”
Count me in that group. Whenever someone tells me that I just hang up on them and say don't ever call me again or if in person I just turn and walk away. Kind of makes me think of the over powering government bureaucrat type.