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Lorelei Boyle

08/27/20 at 5:18PM UTC

Career

Question

By saying awesome, terrific, or that's great - shows some excitement around a topic. Is that considered "valley girl"?

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Sweet Caroline

4.25k

08/27/20 at 8:38PM UTC

gag me with a spoon! I feel like it might show our age but like using “like” It’s a hallmark of our generation

Barb Hansen

6.65k

Startup Product, Growth & Strategy

08/27/20 at 7:55PM UTC

Member of FGB bring up such interesting things to think about. I have used those words in executive meetings before because something great happened and in fact, I used the phrase "that's freaking awesome" about 30 minutes ago in an executive meeting. Why? Because our startup landed a meeting with a huge investment firm in Silicon Valley and not just a random meeting, the investment firm reviewed our deck, likes what we are doing, and wants to chat about investing in us. Frankly that is worthy of an "Awesome!". I think corporate culture has a lot to do with the use of words at work - the more casual the setting, the casual the language. If I was unsure if over-the-top adjectives are accepted, I would see what others are saying around the office, although you won't convince me that "that's great" can't be used everywhere :)

Krischelle-A Saura

147

✅Certified Public Accountant ✅Choose to be happy

08/27/20 at 5:53PM UTC

Hi! I am one of those who doesn’t like to hear those words during an executive meeting. For me it sounds sarcastic and informal but of course, I speak only for myself. There are others who would appreaciate it. ?

Sam Mielke

503

Director, Brand Strategy @ Fairygodboss!

08/27/20 at 5:22PM UTC

Proud Valley Girl here! I have a habit of using "awesome" and "fantastic" to show excitement. I don't feel it's bad to be enthusiastic, however I agree with other responses that it depends on the audience.

Leslie A Strazzullo

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Data-Driven Global B2B Marketing Professional

08/27/20 at 4:27PM UTC

Agree with Victoria. Also, be cognizant of your audience. It's one thing to use informal language with peers, it's another thing to use it in a formal setting with senior level executives.