A medical provider's pet-peeve phrases.

[Lokey]

7. Flu

Still surprises me how many people think gastroenteritis is the flu. Someone at work got nasty with me when they called off because the had the 'flu' and I said you know that's respiratory. And this person was getting flu shots. Wonder what he thought those were for.

As far as smoking...how about the "I've Tried to quit"...does that fall into your category...I've tried--made it two full weeks with no cigarette then some asshat tells me-"you know that craving that you have when you get in your car for a cigarette? that never goes away" And being at that point where I was really struggling and half out of it- trying to change my routine to help me not want one--I caved. Still wish there was a magic pill for this weakling to quit.

Anyhow, I enjoyed your pet peeves--I can only imagine what kind of stuff you hear.