The right way...............

[Bob Wright]

CaryC has been taken to task lately about his "pet peeves." I tend to agree with him on such mutilation of the English language.

I'm reminded of the time I had to review the drawings of two young engineers. I pointed out that they had depicted and item in the reverse image from normal.

One objected, "What's the difference?"

"Because this is the right way to do it," I explained.

The second studied me a moment, then said, "Reason enough."


Bob Wright

 

[pisgah]

I will sometimes correct poor grammar, and people will sometimes tell me, 'Well, you knew what I meant, didn't you?"

I always tell them, "No, I GUESSED what you meant, and I could have just as easily guessed wrong. If you want me to KNOW what you mean, use correct grammar."

 

[Kevin]

My wife who is much much smarter than I am, didn't grow up speaking English. I learned a long time ago to stop correcting her. Over the years she has come up with some good words such as "Traffic-ly" for rush hour traffic jams. Or "wall in the hole" vs "hole in the wall" for those special greasy spoons I like to eat at.

 

[Bob Wright]

There is a difference in using terms or words for effect than from ignorance.

Bob Wright

 

[Fox Mike]

CaryC has been taken to task lately about his "pet peeves." I tend to agree with him on such mutilation of the English language.

I'm reminded of the time I had to review the drawings of two young engineers. I pointed out that they had depicted and item in the reverse image from normal. Bob Wright

Was this a test? Are you sure you didn't mean an?

 

[pisgah]

CaryC has been taken to task lately about his "pet peeves." I tend to agree with him on such mutilation of the English language.

I'm reminded of the time I had to review the drawings of two young engineers. I pointed out that they had depicted and item in the reverse image from normal. Bob Wright

Was this a test? Are you sure you didn't mean an?

That's what's called a "typo". Not the same in any regard as not knowing the difference between there and they're... :wink:

 

[Kevin]

Nothing is worse than when there and their and they're are mis-used. That's my little pet peeve. It interrupts the flow when I'm reading and have to stop and think about what they meant to write.

 

[blume357]

Y'all should no by know that what my figers due and wat my brane is reely think'n are too diffurant things.

Whos two say whats the write weigh?

 

[Bob Wright]

CaryC has been taken to task lately about his "pet peeves." I tend to agree with him on such mutilation of the English language.

I'm reminded of the time I had to review the drawings of two young engineers. I pointed out that they had depicted and item in the reverse image from normal. Bob Wright

Was this a test? Are you sure you didn't mean an?

Touche, Mister puddy cat!


Bob Wright

 

[Acorn]

I miss the old Lou.