OK, I know this is fairly trivial but I just wanted to share my irritation. I went on a course at work today but, rather than a study day or training session,it was called a workshop. Every bloody thing to do with learning something is called a workshop. As far as I'm concerned, a workshop is where you do woodwork at school or where washing machines or fridges get fixed. I know this use of the word isn't new but it annoys me. The other more recent misuse of the English language which annoys me even more is being in a particular place ie if someone is pissed off or depressed, rather than saying "I'm really pissed off/ depressed", they say "I'm in a really bad/dark place". Someone at work today told me that they are "in a good place" which I took as meaning that they're happy. If you're in a dark place, put the light on.