Whats a big word to some, isn't to others.
Not well educated, just a general studies high school (barely) graduate.
But I'm an avid reader, and that's developed a decent vocabulary.
Guys at work?
Most read nothing but the newspaper. Maybe just the sports.
Been told I "use big words".
Not my intentions, not trying to impress or befuddle. Just talking.
Those around you are also a factor.
Professional type people often commented on our young daughters
vocabulary, and speaking skills. Always found that amusing, our kids were
better spoken than many of the...higher class kids. Not my thoughts
but those of others.
I understand trying to impress the rich folk, but if you are talking to actually say something to someone, why would you use a big word that everyone has to Google later?
I think that's the point of the thread.
Something to be avoided, actually.
It's not impressive to those who don't understand.
Just makes the speaker appear to be an axe.
Had a guy at work who would do exactly that.
And it was intentional. He had a list that he worked off of.
