In today’s post we’re going to look at the filler ‘you know’.
You can use it at the start or the end of a sentence.
You know it sounds persuasive.
If you use ‘you know’ to start a sentence it can sound very persuasive. This is because it seems the sentence is common knowledge or common sense.
You know, you should study for a little while every day.
You know, I need some help in here.
It builds a relationship, you know.
If you use ‘you know’ at the end of a sentence it can appear friendly.
It’s easy to do it if you relax, you know.
I love that new song, you know.
You need to be careful about sounding bossy, you know.
If you use you know with a hard voice, it can sound too pushy.
You have to do this now, you know!