I personally find it infuriating. But far more importantly, the inefficiency is a drag on communications and the economy.

Let’s start with the obvious:

Politicians being interviewed. They very regularly say something, then continue to say the exact same thing again, using the same words and catchphrases, just rearranged a little.

Aaaaaarrrggghhhh!

I have been on many business calls and meetings, and it is rampant, both from customers and providers.

I think it is mainly men. I suspect that it may be connected to mansplaining…

If we can train people not to repeat themselves, imagine the rise in global productivity! Time on the phone greatly reduced. Shorter meetings, and more time to actually get things done