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Peixinha Posted 20 years ago
Vocabulary

Anyways

Hi,

Is the expression "Anyways" used mostly by younger people?

If a boss in the office uses this, does it sound strange?

Thanks,
  

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It's used by pretty much everyone regardless of age or social/economic status. However, it is somewhat informal, so it wouldn't be used while, for example, giving a speech.

— Thethenothere123

  • It's used by pretty much everyone regardless of age or social/economic status.
  • However, it is somewhat informal, so it wouldn't be used while, for example, giving a speech.
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It's used by pretty much everyone regardless of age or social/economic status. However, it is somewhat informal, so it wouldn't be used while, for example, giving a speech.
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Thank you very much!

:-)
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Hi guys,

I'm not so sure I'd agree that almost everyone uses it. I tend to think of it as used more by younger people, as originally suggested. It's also nonstandard, so I think that one's speech would seem less that of an educated person if one used 'anyways' very frequently.

Best wishes, Clive
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Perhaps it's used more frequently in California. I've heard several 50+ year-old university professors use it.

Also, it's usually said without the "s" here.
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