Who Is Afraid of Me?
just for fun19 total reviews
Comment from Bichon
A very interesting read! I definitely relate to the impulse to correct grammar though, especially when going over my own work, "how did I not notice that?!".
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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A very interesting read! I definitely relate to the impulse to correct grammar though, especially when going over my own work, "how did I not notice that?!".
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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My own work is the hardest to correct. I ask the same thing nearly daily, "How did I not notice that?" That's one thing I like about FS, others are looking out for me.
Comment from Wendy G
I really enjoyed this because I identify with it so completely! It annoys me when even newspaper and magazine articles are guilty of the same. It really is not so hard! Well written and humorous.
Best wishes from another member of the "Grammar Police".
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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I really enjoyed this because I identify with it so completely! It annoys me when even newspaper and magazine articles are guilty of the same. It really is not so hard! Well written and humorous.
Best wishes from another member of the "Grammar Police".
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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Hi Wendy,
Thank you for the great review. It's nice to hear I am not the only one shaking my head.
Debi
Comment from lancellot
It's not just business that does this. But, I think it stems from 'me' be associated with children or slow people or cave-men. "Me want woman and bronto-burgers." So, to sound professional, some people replace me with 'I'. Even when it sounds awkward.
Good write, me liked it.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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It's not just business that does this. But, I think it stems from 'me' be associated with children or slow people or cave-men. "Me want woman and bronto-burgers." So, to sound professional, some people replace me with 'I'. Even when it sounds awkward.
Good write, me liked it.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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You made me laugh. I love this review. Thank you for sharing your insights. Me like.
Comment from Mastery
Hi dear friend. LOL Yes, have them send all of it to Bob. I will be able to handle anything.
This little piece gave me a chuckle, debi. Corrections to use the pronouns "me or I " have been kicked around forever, you know. I say use whatever floats your boat, to hell with it. :) Bob
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2021
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Hi dear friend. LOL Yes, have them send all of it to Bob. I will be able to handle anything.
This little piece gave me a chuckle, debi. Corrections to use the pronouns "me or I " have been kicked around forever, you know. I say use whatever floats your boat, to hell with it. :) Bob
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2021
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Hi Bob,
I am happy to hear you got a chuckle from this one. Thank you for the insights on the topic.
Debi
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Good write, Deb. Bob
Comment from lyenochka
Aww. You're so nice to just smile. It's all I can do to not correct the person. Of course, I bite my tongue most of the time, especially when it's someone I'm praying with. The education level of the person doesn't matter, this misuse of the pronoun will soon become the norm. Sigh!
Did we grasped that if (grasp)
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2021
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Aww. You're so nice to just smile. It's all I can do to not correct the person. Of course, I bite my tongue most of the time, especially when it's someone I'm praying with. The education level of the person doesn't matter, this misuse of the pronoun will soon become the norm. Sigh!
Did we grasped that if (grasp)
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2021
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Hi Helen,
You're so kind I doubt you would correct anyone. I bet you just smile too. I think you are correct about it becoming the norm. After all, this is a living language so it will continue to change.
Thanks for catching the SPAG.
Debi
Comment from L. Kalere
You've touched a raw nerve with people who are old enough to remember all those rules of grammar. How about "him and me"? That's the worst.
Even teachers talk like that. I could go on and on... Great subject, well written. Thanks for pointing it out.
Linda
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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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You've touched a raw nerve with people who are old enough to remember all those rules of grammar. How about "him and me"? That's the worst.
Even teachers talk like that. I could go on and on... Great subject, well written. Thanks for pointing it out.
Linda
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Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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Hi Linda,
Thank you for the insightful remarks and for sharing your pet peeve. Debi
Comment from Cass Carlton
Full marks for your comments on this odd little twist in the usage of the English language.I agree with saying the sentence out loud to yourself to discover the correct wording. It answers an awkward question easily.Still, if you need a reason to smile during a busy day, feel free to indulge. No-one seems to care much about proper grammar and pronunciation these days, do they? It's only fuss pots and purists(like us) that put their hand up to correct (or encourage) others to use the language correctly. cheers Cass
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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Full marks for your comments on this odd little twist in the usage of the English language.I agree with saying the sentence out loud to yourself to discover the correct wording. It answers an awkward question easily.Still, if you need a reason to smile during a busy day, feel free to indulge. No-one seems to care much about proper grammar and pronunciation these days, do they? It's only fuss pots and purists(like us) that put their hand up to correct (or encourage) others to use the language correctly. cheers Cass
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the fabulous six stars and your insightful comments. Yes, grammar seems to have gone the way of the business dress code, it's all tee-shirts and distressed jeans and language to match.
Comment from Aussie
A very good subject addressing grammar. Of course our English and grammar are totally different to the American style. Originally, we took from old English, French and German. So, America has a different approach to writing (even the date is back the front according to our English.) Interesting take on this. K xx
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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A very good subject addressing grammar. Of course our English and grammar are totally different to the American style. Originally, we took from old English, French and German. So, America has a different approach to writing (even the date is back the front according to our English.) Interesting take on this. K xx
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the shiny six stars. I like the way the English do the dates. It makes sense. Of course, I lived in Italy for a while and got used to doing it that way. I also like the twenty-four hour clock. You never had to ask if that was A.M. or P.M.
Comment from Jay Squires
I've witnessed the same phenomena you have over the years. I admit, however, not to have ferreted out the reason why people tend to mix the subjective with the objective case. I like little mini-articles like yours.
It gives me (or should I say I?) have something to smile about on a hard day. [Need to remove the "have".]
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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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I've witnessed the same phenomena you have over the years. I admit, however, not to have ferreted out the reason why people tend to mix the subjective with the objective case. I like little mini-articles like yours.
It gives me (or should I say I?) have something to smile about on a hard day. [Need to remove the "have".]
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Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your insights and for catching the SPAG.
