Today's vunacular

Have you ever wondered how certain parts of our common language get started? I have. Today seems to have a certain word that gets input about every 5th or 6th word. The common used word is "like". I don't know where this started, but I imagine it started when someone was actually using this word to describe a similar situation. But, as so many things it becomes over used and abused. and it's like, you know, something that gets passed on through common conversation. But think of this; what if you talked in the same correct way as language is written? Is the spoken word and use of language becoming a lost art?

Now I don't profess to be a great orator, and to be honest, my writing skills have never been my strong point. In fact, English was my worst subject in school. It is unfortunate but it is true, the 1st impression is a lasting one, and when you speak, it will have an impact on how you are perceived by others.