[partisan]

People have become comfortable with casual colloquialisms in places where they were not previously appropriate. I've noticed lately that many reporters and contributors on news programs have been saying "so", "you know" and "sort of". The reporter on Bloomberg TV just said "meh". The use of "sort of" irks me the most. At best, it is filler. At worst, it is a tell that the reporter is not completely confident in what they are saying.

[autokad]

I hate using filler words, but i have trouble stopping myself. in my head i am thinking while talking:

dont use filler word

dont use filler word

filler word

#@#K!#@!

Its tough