Safe to say...



It is safe to say... I have used this expression countless times. Most of these occasions were to coach friends and colleagues on what is a politically correct statement to make in a highly volatile meeting. So, I was shocked to hear these words being uttered on a popular TV channel by reporters covering the recent blasts in New Delhi.

The bone of contention was how busy the fateful day was. So, the reporter at the studio asks if she can say it is a busy day after citing the reasons. The reporter at the location repeats the reasons to give a affirmative node and adds, "... so it is safe to say it is a busy day".

Now, I can understand this kind of talk happening in the backstage so as not to hurt or enrage the public. But what is the point of saying it on the air. Are they as clueless as us? Then, don't they need to shut up and wait for the facts to emerge?

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  1. Sahana RaoSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Nowadays phrases are used as fillers than to convey something.
    Good observation.

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  2. NonaSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    @SpicySweet - Thank you.

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  3. Rama AnanthSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I agree with Spicy Sweet, it has become very common among reporters to use such stupid phrases, just because they have to fill the time, and as soon as they have some "Breaking News", they would rudely cut off the reporter on the scene of action.

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  4. NonaSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    @Rama - I understand the filling the time. But this is more like backstage discussion happening on screen. According to me, it will create more panic.

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  5. Satish MutatkarSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    It is safe to say that English language is brutally murdered in many TV studios every day...Good observation, good post:)

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  6. NonaSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    @Satish Mutatkar - Thanks for dropping by. Good word play. :)

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