Exaggerated language

[doris9034]

On the back of reading a few recent threads, I've noticed how much exaggerated language there seems to be
EG - (in relation to sickness bug going round) "I've pulled my children out of nursery" vs "I decided not to send them in for a few days"; or (in relation to minor incident) "I was crying and shaking" - vs "I got upset".
AIBU to think there isn't really such a need to exaggerate everything to get a point across?

Not so much on MN, but in the media, people are never just party guests, they are always "revellers", and people going to the beach have to be "sun seekers".

Whilst I completely understand and share some people's aversion to the use of dramatic language when describing things that aren't necessarily a big deal, I would like to play devil's advocate for a moment. Some people use these boards to talk about worries and concerns they don't feel they can verbalise to others. What may appear to be 'over-exaggerated' language could perhaps be caused by people using these as a release valve for the thoughts and emotions they bottle up and imagine (in my opinion often mistakenly) this is supportive place where they don't have to self-censor like they do in day to day life. Luckily some people don't look to pick other's apart with a snarky judge angle on everything. Hmmm as you can see I'm very much on the fence with this one.

I agree. Everything is dramatised and exaggerated for emphasis. I think its an American trait thats come over here