Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Question About English Use

Evil

Why do people in the service industry talk like this:

- Example 1: "I do apologize that you haven't received your package yet." (call center rep)

- Example 2: "Please do take a moment to review the emergency evacuation procedures in the seat back pocket." (flight attendant)

Why the extra "do"? That's so annoying and unneeded.