Also, rrrright...Or the ever popular "you know". We'll maybe we don't know??
Also, rrrright...Or the ever popular "you know". We'll maybe we don't know??
When I first started teaching I had the very bad habit of repeatedly saying "you know." I was oblivious to it, not even on my radar. One morning two girls were giggling in the back of the class. I went back to see what was so funny and saw a paper on which they had been counting something. When I asked them what they were doing, Ithey responded that they were counting my "you knows." They looked a little afraid, and I was a little irked, but I told them to keep on counting. They had me almost cured by the end of the day. I got to spoil their fun, and they got me to recover from a very bad speaking habit.The addiction to using " like" after every third word without using similes.
Way too many people using 'then' in place of 'than.' It's an epidemic as I see it in all written forms - a ton on Yappi and other online postings. I'm comfortable stating it's used improperly more than 80% of the time. I'm not posting this with a smirk or a giggle...I'm abhorred that the language is literally changing in front of our eyes and a whole generation of people believing that 'then' means 'than.'People who write " loose" when they mean " lose." Also, "looser" instead of " loser." It's second grade. While we're at it, " I should have went," instead of the correct form, " I should have gone." Once again, second grade.
I don't get it when a waiter says "What are we having today?" I hadn't invited them for dinner so, "we aren't having anything. I'm having ..."Or the ever popular "you know". We'll maybe we don't know??
I hope you are still a teacher. Your story says a lot about you—and it’s a good thing in my opinion.When I first started teaching I had the very bad habit of repeatedly saying "you know." I was oblivious to it, not even on my radar. One morning two girls were giggling in the back of the class. I went back to see what was so funny and saw a paper on which they had been counting something. When I asked them what they were doing, Ithey responded that they were counting my "you knows." They looked a little afraid, and I was a little irked, but I told them to keep on counting. They had me almost cured by the end of the day. I got to spoil their fun, and they got me to recover from a very bad speaking habit.
On the same noteI don't get it when a waiter says "What are we having today?" I hadn't invited them for dinner so, "we aren't having anything. I'm having ..."
Way too many people using 'then' in place of 'than.' It's an epidemic as I see it in all written forms - a ton on Yappi and other online postings. I'm comfortable stating it's used improperly more than 80% of the time. I'm not posting this with a smirk or a giggle...I'm abhorred that the language is literally changing in front of our eyes and a whole generation of people believing that 'then' means 'than.'
A lot of the they're/their/there, loose/lose, etc are from autocorrect on phones. To the point I think people just don't remember or care if they spell it right. They figure the other person understands.
My huge pet peeve is... should of done this or that... It's SHOULD HAVE--SHOULD'VE.... Not Should of. It's honestly the one linguistic mistake that just irritates me when I see it written out.
These are all related. Has it gotten worse or do we simply see it more as everyone today has a voice through social media? The same people butchering grammar would never have written a letter to the editor or pages of opinion of a local newspaper but today post freely for all to see.I don't get:
Why businesses spend good money on signage that uses the apostrophe to indicate plurals. I recently saw a neon sign advertising "taco's." While we're at it, anyone who uses the possessive instead of the plural. Second grade.
Thanks. I'm retired now but am teaching English to adults in the evening as a volunteer.. My students are primarily Hispanic and eager to learn.I hope you are still a teacher. Your story says a lot about you—and it’s a good thing in my opinion.
It's gotten worse as it has become accepted. Just listen to sports talk radio if you want to hear the total butchering of the English language, especially amongst the younger hosts. A great model of kids listening to hear," They should have went for it." Even professional journalists like Tony Grossi have slipped into that on occasion.These are all related. Has it gotten worse or do we simply see it more as everyone today has a voice through social media? The same people butchering grammar would never have written a letter to the editor or pages of opinion of a local newspaper but today post freely for all to see.
I feel ya.This thread has gone from, "I don't get it" to "I can't stand it" but that's okay.
I can't stand it when people say, "I'm just saying." I mean what the hell does that mean?
You know. or You know? Does it make a difference?
If you are talking about the "newer" Cincinnati restaurant on Glenway at Boudinot and Crookshank, my wife and I have commented on it as well. She was thinking that the owner's nick-name might be Taco. That would be the only way the the sign could be "correct," but Taco's Time doesn't make sense to me.I don't get:
Why businesses spend good money on signage that uses the apostrophe to indicate plurals. I recently saw a neon sign advertising "taco's." While we're at it, anyone who uses the possessive instead of the plural. Second grade.
If you are talking about the "newer" Cincinnati restaurant on Glenway at Boudinot and Crookshank, my wife and I have commented on it as well. She was thinking that the owner's nick-name might be Taco. That would be the only way the the sign could be "correct," but Taco's Time doesn't make sense to me.
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It's owned by the guy from The League-If you are talking about the "newer" Cincinnati restaurant on Glenway at Boudinot and Crookshank, my wife and I have commented on it as well. She was thinking that the owner's nick-name might be Taco. That would be the only way the the sign could be "correct," but Taco's Time doesn't make sense to me.
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That one always bothers me.Way too many people using 'then' in place of 'than.' It's an epidemic as I see it in all written forms - a ton on Yappi and other online postings. I'm comfortable stating it's used improperly more than 80% of the time. I'm not posting this with a smirk or a giggle...I'm abhorred that the language is literally changing in front of our eyes and a whole generation of people believing that 'then' means 'than.'
Is there a more debated and contested thing than driving? Comedian George Carlin had a good bit on driving. His piece was have you ever noticed that people driving slower than you are an idiot and people driving faster than you are a maniac!Driving:
1. Being first in the left turn lane and still sitting there when the arrow comes on.
2. Drivers who insist on ten car lengths between the car in front when turning left with the arrow, not allowing others to get through.
3. Slow drivers in the left lane.
4. Drivers who refuse to use turn signals.
Gun in tow and just relax. Like watching a movie.Is there a more debated and contested thing than driving? Comedian George Carlin had a good bit on driving. His piece was have you ever noticed that people driving slower than you are an idiot and people driving faster than you are a maniac!
The first 3 listed are choices where the driver is being inattentive or uber defensive, the last one is just dangerous. I don't get why people don't use turn signals. If you are turning, you must let those in front of you and behind you know you are turning. Accidents happen many times because we assume the other driver is doing something else.
"Gotta support the Team!"I don't get adult men dressing up/wearing face paint for a sporting event.
Agreed. Also, I don't get paying big bucks for and wearing a shirt with another man's name on the back.I don't get adult men dressing up/wearing face paint for a sporting event.
C'mon man, many people have no life of their own.Agreed. Also, I don't get paying big bucks for and wearing a shirt with another man's name on the back.