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Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.
Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.
Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.
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user107318
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October 19, 2018
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When did contacting someone become reaching out?
The only people who can use the phrase "Reach Out" are the Four Tops https://youtu.be/qd6XkaKmqMM
When I receive a text or email or even snail mail with this (as Skeeter Lewi calls it) naff phrase, reply with the above.
It appears to be particularly endemic in communications from HR departments.