To just loathe the phrase ‘enjoy!’

[Cushionsarecomfie]

You say you are doing something really fun or interesting and the someone’s response is ‘enjoy!’. I know AIBU but it still feels like someone is giving you permission to ‘enjoy’ something they have had no input on. What gets your goat in an irrational way?

I like it and say it. It’s like have fun. Not giving permission but a wish that they have a good time. What do you want them to say? Don’t enjoy?

I hate it too. Hate it!!

I know what you mean OP. 'Enjoy' always sounds like they're inner Italian chef is trying to escape

I loathe 'Can I get' when people are ordering/buying something.

*their

Me too - at the end of so many recipes. Overused

I loathe 'Can I get' when people are ordering/buying something.

Also “I’m gonna grab xxx”

Don’t go around grabbing stuff!

Me too, especially when said to me by a temp consultant after being told by the consultant I had been with throughout pregnancy (who had wanted me to be induced due to health problems) that he didn't agree with inducing me and that I should 'enjoy' the rest of my pregnancy (in really bad pain and unable to walk). She was born a couple of weeks after though (my leg dislocated when having her ouch)

I like it. I think it sounds like I am being encouraged.

'can I get'
Pacifically =/= specifically

Oh and the other one that’s on here all the time on here at the moment is the misuse of “ignorant”. It does not and has never meant ignoring people

YABU they could have said 'oh right'... And then you'd be moaning they sounded pissed off! Your probs my friend as I've just WhatsApped her recently saying exactly this.... Maybe I'll just not respond next time?! 🤣

Enjoy is a word not a phrase.

Also now we are nit picking when someone says something nice to us. ? The world is a shitty place when we can’t take someone’s good wishes in the spirit intended .

Oh no! I have just committed this crime! I recommended a restaurant to a friend and they are sending me sitting, reading menu selfies, so I said "Enjoy! Let me know what you think" I didn't realise it was awful

I hate 'enjoy' - makes me cringe. Why not 'enjoy your breakfast/lunch/dinner' or 'I hope you like your meal' or even ' bon appetit'? Everything has to be dumbed down these days.

"Enjoy!" on its own is particularly irritating because it's a transitive verb (ie it needs an object to express a complete thought).

To be accurate, one enjoys "something", eg.

"Enjoy yourself!"
"Enjoy your dinner!"
"Enjoy the dance!"

I mention this because many of my ESL students would write something like, "They went to the park and they enjoyed," which doesn't sound quite right!

I love it!

Jesus H Christ 🤦🏻‍♀️

She was born a couple of weeks after though (my leg dislocated when having her ouch)

@WitheredfromtheLake "Enjoy!" on its own is particularly irritating because it's a transitive verb (ie it needs an object to express a complete thought).

Exactly! "Enjoy what?" is always my (often silent) response.

I hate, when I get to the front of the queue to be served (eg coffee shop) and they ask me "Are you alright?" It feels rude to ignore the question and launch into my order but when I feel compelled to answer it, I end up saying totally awakened things like "yes, thank you but please can I have...?" Why can't they just say "What can I get you?" Or "How can I help you?"

I don't really like it when being served food. Maybe I won't enjoy it, I haven't tried it yet.

Can I add in something that's starting to bug me?
Being called 'guy' by serving staff. As in 'what would you guys like?' Or 'I'll put you guys there'. I'm not a guy. I'm a 62 year old woman. And I don't think my 66 year old husband should be addressed as a guy either.

I think it's a bit thoughtless as in they couldn't be bothered to expand but it's well meant.

They're just shortening 'I hope you enjoy it'

OH BUT DO NOT CALL ME GUY