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Annoying expressions in interviews? Thanks, but no thanks

Guests need to come up with a new line

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Fri May 22 2026 - 06:00

Sir, – These days, when an interviewee appears on the airwaves, almost invariably, the first words out of their mouth are “thank you for having me”. Could there be a more annoying expression? – Yours, etc,

PAUL DELANEY,

Dalkey,

Co Dublin.