Speech patterns

                                                                                                

Why do I keep hearing the preamble phrase "At the end of the day" comma......the end of the day should bring a sunset. Why do some people begin an answer with "So,"...So what? My parish priest giving a sermon would unfailingly inject the phrase "And as a consequence therefore....." My Latin teacher would always end the lesson with "And thereby hangs a tale...(sic)" Years ago, seeking brevity, Western Union offered a set rate for ten words or less. Many folks then either walked to work or took the trolley car. But after a heavy snow storm not many made muster except a fellow seeking approval from his manager. He then sent the following wire via Western Union "In though sick, few others here"...can't get much briefer than that.
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