the word "Issues" (grrr)

Motek

Wed, Jul 06 2005, 7:12 pm

I've been noticing that the word "issues" is being used more and more instead of the word we REALLY mean to say and being that this is the Opinion section, I will state my opinion: This issue of the word "issues" is getting on my nerves!

some examples:

She has an issue with her mother-in-law.
He has an issue with his teacher.
She has issues with her parents.
He has an issue with his boss.
The Disengagement is quite an issue!

why has the word "problem" been replaced by the word "issue"?

more examples:

I have real issues with the recycling law.
She has issues about how the convention is run.

why has the word "complaint" been replaced by the word "issue"?

My (old) dictionary has the ordinary definitions of the word "issue." It also has the expression "to take issue" which means "to disagree." Looks like the current usage of "issues" is take-off on "to take issue."

Communication is considered vital in all our relationships. I think that using the word "problem" or "complaint" when we mean "problem" or "complaint" will help us communicate better.

Tefila

Wed, Jul 06 2005, 8:50 pm

More diplomatic and friendly, then hostile and abrupt ..... I guess What

gryp

Wed, Jul 06 2005, 9:08 pm

its actually a huge part of todays society: dont you know that everyone has issues and everyone should go for counseling? Confused

I actually heard a caller once on Dr. Laura who couldnt stop talking about her "issues," and Dr. Laura asked her to please stop using that word. it becomes an excuse for anyone to do anything, because they have "issues."

queen

Thu, Jul 07 2005, 2:14 am

This is all part of todays lingo and manner of speech!!!

Don't you realize that by using the word "problem" you are admitting to having something wrong with you, while the word "issue" removes any problem from being due or part of you but rather a problem within society- no internal or immediate connection to you.

People are much quicker to place blame on others (society) than on themselves personally.

Motek

Thu, Jul 07 2005, 5:16 pm

RG wrote:

Dr. Laura asked her to please stop using that word. it becomes an excuse for anyone to do anything, because they have "issues."

oh good, it's not only me who objects Wink

and she gives a good reason too

and queen - what an interesting analysis! It led me to thinking as follows:

when people use "issues" instead of "complaint" it makes it sound much less judgemental, and of course being judgemental is a capital crime these days Rolling Eyes

Rivka

Sat, Jul 09 2005, 8:52 pm

issue...is something you disscuss.
I can't re-call hearing it often really. Maybe I ignore the words. I usually say someone has a problem or is mentally deranged or has psychotic tendencies.

supermom

Sun, Jul 10 2005, 4:41 am

I say issues a lot but it is as if I am saying what is the problem now.

technic

Sun, Jul 10 2005, 4:51 am

rivka - ever meet any NORMAL pple? Wink

Rivka

Sun, Jul 10 2005, 8:44 am

Sorry technic, I work with a bunch of mad people and hey my family is mental. So what hope did I have??

technic

Sun, Jul 10 2005, 8:56 am

none

Motek

Sun, Jul 10 2005, 12:03 pm

Rivka wrote:

I can't re-call hearing it often really.

maybe it's only an American issue Wink

not English

sheshycoco

Fri, Sep 02 2005, 8:53 am

no motek, I think it's english too, I'm from there too, and I use it,not all that much, maybe I just don't hear myself,because I yell so much, I duno, but it could be I use it, since Ive been hear.

sheshycoco

Fri, Sep 02 2005, 8:55 am

sorry about that terrible spelling, It's early, and I had a long day and night last night.

Tefila

Fri, Sep 02 2005, 10:14 am

Actually u'r spelling sheshycoco is way better then half of us here.
Oh and welcome Very Happy

Rivka

Sat, Sep 03 2005, 8:03 pm

Sheshy, using the oldest excuse in the book!!!