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The issue:
This survey is about the speech pattern identified by frequent insertion of the word 'like' between phrases throughout sentences. Often people insert 'like' every three or four words, especially preceding nouns and verbs.

1. Were you aware of the 'like' problem before reading the explanation above?	Like ya Like no

2. Insertion of the word 'like' originated with some teenage girls in Southern California during the 70's as an affectation.	Like I knew that Like I didn't know that
3. I have friends who repetitively insert the word 'like'.	Agree Disagree
4. I work with people who repetitively insert the word 'like'.	Agree Disagree
5. I repetitively insert the word 'like' while talking.	Agree Disagree
6. It's cool to frequently insert the word 'like' when we talk.	Agree Disagree
7. Why do you think people repetitively insert the word 'like'?
8. Did you ever think how much time is spent (wasted) listening to the extra 'like's' needlessly inserted in so many people's sentences?	Yes No
9. What does it say about our culture when so many people use this speech affectation? Please explain fully and use as much space as needed to make your explanation clear.
10. I am:	Female Male One of the last living Valley Girls
11. My age group is:	Under 20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & older

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