> since exploding onto the scene in the early 1980s, be like, as in the example below, is well on its way to becoming the preferred way that younger speakers quote themselves and others in conversation. this was the first time i had run an entire half marathon on race day. chatting is very entertaining and when you find surprises that you are unaware of, its even more amazing. this may not mean a lot to you but it means a lot to me. but you're not going to be tending bar so you can offer options. 