Currently Reading (And So Can You!)
The Dictionary of Disagreeable English :: Robert Hartwell Fiske
The Elements of Style :: William Strunk Jr.
The Associated Press Stylebook 2007 :: The Associated Press
Any more suggestions?
October 18, 2007
October 17, 2007
Have some (phone and grammatical) decency!
So, it's a little off the topic of grammar, but it is a pet peeve — and pet peeves are welcome here!
I don't like when you pick up the phone and people say, "Hi. Who is this?"
"Who are you trying to reach?" is my standard, I'll-show-you reply.
Actually, this does have to do with grammar after all (don't most things?), as when I say, "WHO are you trying to reach?" it is technically supposed to be WHOM, yes?
But I know the rules, therefore I break them.
On a related topic, I hate it even more when I answer the phone, "Good afternoon, this is Sarah," and the person on the other end says, "Sarah, how you doin' today?" without identifying themselves first. It's bad manners AND bad grammar!
[cue barfing noises]
I don't like when you pick up the phone and people say, "Hi. Who is this?""Who are you trying to reach?" is my standard, I'll-show-you reply.
Actually, this does have to do with grammar after all (don't most things?), as when I say, "WHO are you trying to reach?" it is technically supposed to be WHOM, yes?
But I know the rules, therefore I break them.
On a related topic, I hate it even more when I answer the phone, "Good afternoon, this is Sarah," and the person on the other end says, "Sarah, how you doin' today?" without identifying themselves first. It's bad manners AND bad grammar!
[cue barfing noises]
October 16, 2007
Hey, Pearce people ...
So, I told my high school journalism adviser about this blog, and he said he was gonna make you read it (sorry) for class. I haven't a clue if you're actually doing it, but if you are, feel free to leave comments regarding what you'd like to see covered here — be it things you find confusing, funny or, let's face it, just plain annoying — about grammar or related topics.
And if you have ideas for guest posts, I'd be happy to have contributors to the cause of greater grammar everywhere!
In the meantime, be nice to Mr. G, and remember: I was once in your chair — you too can aspire to be this nerdy!
And if you have ideas for guest posts, I'd be happy to have contributors to the cause of greater grammar everywhere!
In the meantime, be nice to Mr. G, and remember: I was once in your chair — you too can aspire to be this nerdy!
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