In this snarky (yet sincere) solo episode, Alex takes aim at two of the most well-meaning yet mildly maddening phrases circulating in our daily lives: “Welcome in” and “Perfect.”
From awkward customer service greetings to the linguistic inflation of superlatives, it’s a light-hearted exploration of how our words shape expectations—and what we might be losing in the pursuit of flawless interaction.We’re not canceling kindness here, just calling for a little variety—and maybe a moment of reflection before we hand out another “perfect” for that black coffee.
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