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Posted by Emme on August 29, 2004, at 17:17:02
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves » Emme, posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 14:42:45
> > I know that language is a living thing, but certain things just grate on my nerves.
> >
> > A friend's answering machine says "Neither Bob nor myself can come to the phone." Grrrrrr.
> >
> > Incorrect grammar in rock songs. The Doors sing "...the stars fall from the sky for you and I." Or something like that. Grrrrrr.
> >
> > The datum/data thing. And, just for kicks, you can tell someone that the main goal of a bacterium is to become bacteria.
> >
> > Misuse of the apostrophe.
> >
> > "Nucular". Makes me want to go supercritical.
> >
> > Rate of speed. Speed already is a rate.
> >
> > I'm not great with commas, though. And don't pay attention, so I can be awfully sloppy at times.
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> >
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> My pet peeve is people not putting the "ly" on adverbs. In fact I rarely ever hear people use the "ly" anymore. I fear it might fade away altogether.
>Oooh, good one. And how about "should have went"? I just love to complain about things that I have answers to. :) Unlike the rest of my life.
Posted by JenStar on August 29, 2004, at 18:42:32
In reply to Anyone count ums?, posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 27, 2004, at 13:41:52
that is, um, like, hilarious!
At my old company, the word "so" became the most-used word of all. A manager started it, and soon EVERYONE was "so-ing" all over the place. "SO" would precede every sentence -- literally. It got to where one of the new-hires printed up a bingo sheet with "So" on it and filled it out for one of the managers. It was really funny when we reviewed it later on...
I always found it fascinating how a really dorky phrase would come in to the workplace, pick up steam, and suddenly become de rigueur -- you weren't anybody if you weren't saying IT.
One example was bandwidth: "Hey, JenStar, do you have the BANDWIDTH to complete that project?"
Kind of like ValleyGirl talk -- pretty soon, everyone is saying it! I think language is fascinating that way -- how phrases originate, spread and die. Of course, fascination doesn't keep me from wincing every time I hear one of my "favorite" little gems! And of course I'm sure I said many things that made my OWN employees wince. Fair game, right?Jen (fellow um-disliker) Star
Posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 20:24:54
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves, posted by Catgirl on August 29, 2004, at 15:52:39
> My language pet peeve is people who spell separate seperate. One of my teachers told me to remember that "there's a rat in the middle."
Yes, but the correct spelling and the often used incorrect one, both have a "rat" in the middle.
Posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 20:28:57
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves » KaraS, posted by Emme on August 29, 2004, at 17:17:02
> > > I know that language is a living thing, but certain things just grate on my nerves.
> > >
> > > A friend's answering machine says "Neither Bob nor myself can come to the phone." Grrrrrr.
> > >
> > > Incorrect grammar in rock songs. The Doors sing "...the stars fall from the sky for you and I." Or something like that. Grrrrrr.
> > >
> > > The datum/data thing. And, just for kicks, you can tell someone that the main goal of a bacterium is to become bacteria.
> > >
> > > Misuse of the apostrophe.
> > >
> > > "Nucular". Makes me want to go supercritical.
> > >
> > > Rate of speed. Speed already is a rate.
> > >
> > > I'm not great with commas, though. And don't pay attention, so I can be awfully sloppy at times.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > My pet peeve is people not putting the "ly" on adverbs. In fact I rarely ever hear people use the "ly" anymore. I fear it might fade away altogether.
> >
>
> Oooh, good one. And how about "should have went"? I just love to complain about things that I have answers to. :) Unlike the rest of my life.
>
>"Should have went" sends chills down my spine!!
(Also, I agree re: complaining about things that have clear-cut answers. It's a lot easier to do that than it is to deal with the bigger issues we're all struggling with here.)
Posted by sexylexy on August 29, 2004, at 20:35:26
In reply to Pet language peeves, posted by Emme on August 29, 2004, at 14:15:41
When someone says "Where's it at?" It makes me want to vomit
lexy
Posted by Larry Hoover on August 29, 2004, at 20:36:58
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves » Catgirl, posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 20:24:54
> > My language pet peeve is people who spell separate seperate. One of my teachers told me to remember that "there's a rat in the middle."
>
>
> Yes, but the correct spelling and the often used incorrect one, both have a "rat" in the middle.Yes, but only one has "a rat" in the middle. Ambiguous primary reference, methinks.
Lar
Posted by Catgirl on August 29, 2004, at 20:43:40
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves » Catgirl, posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 20:24:54
> > My language pet peeve is people who spell separate seperate. One of my teachers told me to remember that "there's a rat in the middle."
>
>
> Yes, but the correct spelling and the often used incorrect one, both have a "rat" in the middle.She meant "a rat" in the middle. Maybe that tip is only helpful to me!
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 29, 2004, at 21:29:26
In reply to Re: Anyone count ums? » Miss Honeychurch, posted by JenStar on August 29, 2004, at 18:42:32
O I so hate so! People use it these days as some sort of ambiguous sentence ender like
"I came to work late this morning, so..." as if the so is implied. I notice this all the time. Glad I'm not the only one.
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 29, 2004, at 21:49:59
In reply to Re: Anyone count ums? » JenStar, posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 29, 2004, at 21:29:26
Thanks, guys. After I had drafted up a really nice sarcastic, passive aggressive response, I decided to delete it and try to be mature. You guys defended the spirit in which this thread was intended very well!
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 29, 2004, at 22:03:50
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves, posted by sexylexy on August 29, 2004, at 20:35:26
Posted by LostGirl on August 29, 2004, at 22:18:29
In reply to Apostrophe Abuse, posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 25, 2004, at 12:54:46
There is a book "Eats, Shoots and Leaves" which is exactly about this.
Posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 22:20:25
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves, posted by Larry Hoover on August 29, 2004, at 20:36:58
> > > My language pet peeve is people who spell separate seperate. One of my teachers told me to remember that "there's a rat in the middle."
> >
> >
> > Yes, but the correct spelling and the often used incorrect one, both have a "rat" in the middle.
>
> Yes, but only one has "a rat" in the middle. Ambiguous primary reference, methinks.
>
> Lar
>OK, now I get it!
Posted by KaraS on August 29, 2004, at 22:21:19
In reply to Re: Pet language peeves, posted by Catgirl on August 29, 2004, at 20:43:40
> > > My language pet peeve is people who spell separate seperate. One of my teachers told me to remember that "there's a rat in the middle."
> >
> >
> > Yes, but the correct spelling and the often used incorrect one, both have a "rat" in the middle.
>
> She meant "a rat" in the middle. Maybe that tip is only helpful to me!No, that will be very helpful to me too! Thanks.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 30, 2004, at 1:54:16
In reply to Re: Apostrophe Abuse, posted by LostGirl on August 29, 2004, at 22:18:29
> There is a book "Eats, Shoots and Leaves" which is exactly about this.
I'd just like to plug the double double quotes feature at this site:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#amazon
The first time anyone refers to a book without using this option, I post this to try to make sure he or she at least knows about it. It's just an option, though, and doesn't *have* to be used. If people *choose* not to use it, I'd be interested why not, but I'd like that redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020918/msgs/7717.html
Thanks!
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 30, 2004, at 1:56:40
In reply to Re: Apostrophe Abuse, posted by ron1953 on August 29, 2004, at 11:46:04
> If this bothers you and the others that agree as much as it seems to, I'd hate to see your reaction to a real problem.
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel put down.
If you or anyone else has questions about this or about posting policies in general, or is interested in alternative ways of expressing oneself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Also, follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 17:54:14
In reply to Re: Apostrophe Abuse » ron1953, posted by partlycloudy on August 29, 2004, at 12:50:37
Why the chiding?
Posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 18:03:48
In reply to Re: please be civil » ron1953, posted by Dr. Bob on August 30, 2004, at 1:56:40
Bob:
It's interesting that my "offense" was about the use of the language. If I had said, "I'm concerned that a seemingly small-time thing like grammer bothers you so much.", would that have made a difference? It is actually what I meant (I think, depending again on interpretation.)
Ron
Posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 18:17:41
In reply to Re: Apostrophe Abuse, posted by JenStar on August 29, 2004, at 14:09:33
Please see my reply to Dr. Bob's warning.
Posted by partlycloudy on August 30, 2004, at 19:15:04
In reply to Re: Apostrophe Abuse - Please mind your manners?, posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 17:54:14
Posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 19:34:05
In reply to PLEASE DO NOT POST TO ME. (nm) » ron1953, posted by partlycloudy on August 30, 2004, at 19:15:04
Posted by gardenergirl on August 30, 2004, at 21:14:42
In reply to MOSTLYcloudy (nm), posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 19:34:05
I'm offended for you.
Take care, sweetheart.
BTW, we have retail management in common, too. Takes a special sort of energy and patience to do that!
gg
Posted by Jai Narayan on August 30, 2004, at 22:17:02
In reply to PLEASE DO NOT POST TO ME. (nm) » ron1953, posted by partlycloudy on August 30, 2004, at 19:15:04
What is going on here?
My goodness.
can we be of help?
dear Dr. Bob.......
Posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 22:33:24
In reply to Re: PLEASE DO NOT POST TO ME., posted by Jai Narayan on August 30, 2004, at 22:17:02
Jai:
I'd like to know the same thing. There are some over-sensitive women on this site. I'd like to un-register but I can't find out how to do it. Do you?
Posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 22:37:50
In reply to PLEASE DO NOT POST TO ME. (nm) » ron1953, posted by partlycloudy on August 30, 2004, at 19:15:04
Posted by Larry Hoover on August 30, 2004, at 22:42:28
In reply to Re: PLEASE DO NOT POST TO ME. » Jai Narayan, posted by ron1953 on August 30, 2004, at 22:33:24
> Jai:
>
> I'd like to know the same thing. There are some over-sensitive women on this site. I'd like to un-register but I can't find out how to do it. Do you?Ron, registration only permits posting. Nobody is forcing you to read other posts, and most especially, nobody is making you decide to reply. If it's unpleasant for you, as constituted, you could just decide to ignore Babble altogether.
Lar
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