Speaking of non-interchangeable terms

bearfootz

When you pick out a lotion/soap/body wash at Bath & Body Works - no matter how many apples/oranges/cherries are on the label - you are picking out a SCENT. Unless you plan to lick the lotion off your arm after applying, you should not call it your favorite FLAVOR. Now, if you're picking out strawberry edible lube at the adult toy store, then you may refer to it as your favorite flavor. But the two terms have different meanings. Now feel free to air your grievances regarding other non-interchangeable terms.

NativeFloridian

SCRATCH and ITCH are not interchangeable.  You don't itch a mosquito bite, you scratch it.  When you are itchy, you scratch.

MooOink

I so agree!!

KJmashup

I don't like "flavor" when referring to different brands of sodas, either. 

For example, "Would you like a soda?"

"Sure."

"What flavor? We have Pepsi, Coke, and Dr Pepper." 

bearfootz

EllaHella:

I can taste the air when I am in BBW.  Can I call it a flavor then?

 

 

If you're tasting the air then yes.  I usually just refer to it as "headache air" because I can guarantee that's what I'll leave with. 

bearfootz

AshPal61:

Also, not all diapers are Pampers.

I know so many people who just refer to any diaper as a pamper and I want to scream.

I don't get that either.  Though I am guilty of referring to all facial tissue as Kleenex.

bearfootz

Also "impotant" does not equal "important"

We have a blast when my lovely coworker talks about how "impotent" her boyfriend thinks he is

Fianschneid

Bearfootz:

AshPal61:

Also, not all diapers are Pampers.

I know so many people who just refer to any diaper as a pamper and I want to scream.

I don't get that either.  Though I am guilty of referring to all facial tissue as Kleenex.

Came here to make fun of people who do this. Sorry

seahorse102410

Bearfootz:

AshPal61:

Also, not all diapers are Pampers.

I know so many people who just refer to any diaper as a pamper and I want to scream.

I don't get that either.  Though I am guilty of referring to all facial tissue as Kleenex.

I do this, I will tell my son to go get a new pamper and he say "NO ITS A PU UP" (pull up)  I say tissues though.  And band aid for bandages. 

missyishere

Fianschneid:

Bearfootz:

AshPal61:

Also, not all diapers are Pampers.

I know so many people who just refer to any diaper as a pamper and I want to scream.

I don't get that either.  Though I am guilty of referring to all facial tissue as Kleenex.

Came here to make fun of people who do this. Sorry

Make fun of me, too, because I think it sounds really dirty to ask someone for a facial tissue.  

GrayGhost13

BostonKisses2:

That one drives me nuts.

This isn't interchangable, but it's a grammatical error that I often hear around here (my own parents and grandparents use it) that makes me want to kick puppies and kittens: "yous."  Instead of asking "How are all of you doing?" they'll say something like "How are yous?"  Many times I want to remind them that you can't add an "s" to "you" to make it plural. 

I actually think the absence of a plural second person pronoun is a major shortcoming of the English language.

That's why I am so glad Southerners fixed it and created the word "y'all." 

Helenahhandbasket

ITA.

My mom also opens the "draw" and lets my DD "drawer" with crayons.

jorkz821

I think I'm one of the only people on TB who cares about this, but "carbs" are not synonymous with "grains". Drives me crazy when people are a "I totally watch my carb intake but I like fruits and milk!" What do you think you're eating exactly if not mainly carbohydrate?

hvtang

At my old job, I was reading a magazine, and my coworker commented "oh, that's my favorite book". 

LuckyDad

Back in high school, there certainly was plenty of licking of the skin that said lotion was applied to.

LuckyDad

Bearfootz:

Also "impotant" does not equal "important"

We have a blast when my lovely coworker talks about how "impotent" her boyfriend thinks he is

That is awesome. 

nikip6454

hvtang:

At my old job, I was reading a magazine, and my coworker commented "oh, that's my favorite book". 

Okay that is just funny and sad.

proudworkingmom82

LOL very good point.

proudworkingmom82

AshPal61:

Also, not all diapers are Pampers.

I know so many people who just refer to any diaper as a pamper and I want to scream.

 

 I hate when people do this like pamper is the universal word for diaper 

Nita2603

proudworkingmom82:

AshPal61:

Also, not all diapers are Pampers.

I know so many people who just refer to any diaper as a pamper and I want to scream.

 

 I hate when people do this like pamper is the universal word for diaper 

Yes. Very annoying. My mother does that.

[Deleted User]

lie = recline

lay = put

My high school English teacher used to make fun of girls who were going to "lay out" to get a tan.  Oh, you're going to put out to get a tan?  Interesting.

Also, it's totally okay to know that less and fewer are different words.  I blame advertisers for this.  They should know better.

Ziegeficker

andrea99:

NativeFloridian:

SCRATCH and ITCH are not interchangeable.  You don't itch a mosquito bite, you scratch it.  When you are itchy, you scratch.

Ugh.  Yes!  This drives me nuts!

I mix these words up all the time and hate myself for it.

Ok, hate is too strong a word for this...