What is a phrase you use at least 20 times a day at your job?

Ever feel like your workplace has turned into a karaoke bar where the same line gets belted out over and over? Let's dive into the most over‑used office catch‑phrase and see if it’s worth a standing ovation or a gentle reminder to switch it up.

The Question

What is a phrase you use at least 20 times a day at your job?

(No answers yet—time to let the comments do the talking.)

The Commentary

“Tap your card on the top. No, on the top. Up here.”

It’s annoying that every card reader has a different spot and it’s often not labeled. This is a huge issue nobody’s talking about.

Right? It’s infuriating and makes me feel like a grandpa sometimes who doesn’t know his way around technology, lol

Sit down

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Can you tell I teach?

For me it’s just “STOP” or “STOP TOUCHING EACH OTHER” or “I'LL WAIT”

TL;DR

The office is a revolving door of the same tired phrases—especially when card readers are a mystery. If your daily mantra is “Stop,” “Stop touching each other,” or “I’ll wait,” you’re not alone. Maybe it’s time to swap “Tap your card on the top” for something fresh, like “Just hit me up if you’re stuck.” Keep the humor alive, folks!