[ Interesting! ]

Don’t listen too closely to what you say in conversation.  Or maybe, do, but don’t be surprised by some of the inane things that are uttered.

I’ve become aware that I say “interesting!” all the time.  To everything.  “My dog’s going to the vet today.” “Oh, interesting!”.  No, not really, but I say it anyway.

The other overused one I hear is “…and that kind of thing”.  Trailing off the conversation with “…and that kind of thing” is extraneous, and a little lazy. 

Like writing, speaking succinctly has its advantages.  But do make it interesting, and that kind of thing.