These words are used far too often by people where I work. Sometimes I think as filler words instead of 'like' or 'eeeeerm' but to me they make the person either sound like they do not have a clue what they are talking about "essentially it is xyz, etc. etc. " The etc. part showing even more that they do not know.
Obviously, essentially and basically come across as patronizing and arrogant. "Obviously you do it this way" It's either not obvious (in which case it should not be used) or it's just patronising
Who else hates these words?
Obviously, essentially and basically come across as patronizing and arrogant. "Obviously you do it this way" It's either not obvious (in which case it should not be used) or it's just patronising
Who else hates these words?
You obviously have too much time on your hands... I think it was used correctly then at least!