CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted September 3, 2012 #276 Share Posted September 3, 2012 What annoys me more is when what is being written is all one big paragraph with little or no punctuation. I don't read those posts as they are too difficult to follow. Pet peeve though is enough already, wth does that mean? Text talk wow that bothers me too Another is weather instead of whether and to/two/too, oh I could go on and on............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic2 Posted September 3, 2012 #277 Share Posted September 3, 2012 No, you don't understand! To survive nursing school is such an amazing thing. The entire experience is different than most other educational undertakings. CFRITZ I am soooooo happy for you! Congratulations and welcome to the ranks!:D It is different FROM most educational undertakings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mali06 Posted September 3, 2012 #278 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I read most, but not all, of this thread so, if I missed this one, I apologize. It is CABIN not room! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthopper101 Posted September 3, 2012 #279 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Ah.... I am guilty of a few crimes above :D. I speak fluent French and Vietnamese. I do love the way some of you pronouce the French and Vietnamese names :rolleyes::eek::cool:. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted September 3, 2012 #280 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I have a handicapped sister in law, who often mixes up her words. The cutest one, is when she meant to say "time flys". It came out "flies go." We all use this phrase in our family now! My hubby and I have a favorite new phrase (after hearing someone mix up two descriptions): It doesn't take a rocket surgeon... (combining rocket scientist and brain surgeon). I read most, but not all, of this thread so, if I missed this one, I apologize. It is CABIN not room! :) You can often tell someone who just booked their first cruise when they use room instead of cabin and boat instead of ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wassup4565 Posted September 4, 2012 #281 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I read most, but not all, of this thread so, if I missed this one, I apologize. It is CABIN not room! Well now, that's interesting. Because I thought it was a "stateroom" and therefore "room" might be an abbreviated form (perhaps for those of us staying in abbreviated cabins.) To the person who corrected my spelling of Vichyssoise (quite correctly) Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinppu Posted September 4, 2012 #282 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I have been wanting to post similar corrections but since we are not supposed to correct spellings or grammar I will not comment on any specifics.:eek: :rolleyes: ;) :D The worst part? I want to correct people too and English isn't even my first language :eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calandgabe Posted September 4, 2012 #283 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I just learned a few years ago that you should answer "how are you?" with "I'm well" verses "I'm good". I'm not sure if that is correct but it drives me insane now when I hear "I'm good". So I'm OCD about a rule I'm not even sure exists. This seemed like a good place to ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted September 4, 2012 #284 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I just learned a few years ago that you should answer "how are you?" with "I'm well" verses "I'm good". I'm not sure if that is correct but it drives me insane now when I hear "I'm good". So I'm OCD about a rule I'm not even sure exists. This seemed like a good place to ask... It is correct to say well/very well instead of good, it isn't proper English to say I am good, I always want to say good at what? Another thing that riles me is when someone says I want it really bad, the word is badly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcan Posted September 4, 2012 #285 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Again, the Death of the Adverb.. Soon, we shall all be speaking in Gangsta rap. Lord help us........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexanna02 Posted September 4, 2012 #286 Share Posted September 4, 2012 WOW!!!! I think I've just found my long lost brothers & sisters! Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and pronunciation, and all done correctly!!!! I'm weeping for joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted September 4, 2012 #287 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Again, the Death of the Adverb.. Soon, we shall all be speaking in Gangsta rap. Lord help us....... And don't forget "text speak". In my office I regularly hear people say "OMG" "LOL" etc. It makes me crazy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexanna02 Posted September 4, 2012 #288 Share Posted September 4, 2012 And one of my husband's pet peeves, a hot water heater. Seriously? Why would you need to heat hot water? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gourmet guide Posted September 4, 2012 #289 Share Posted September 4, 2012 saying "should of" instead of "should have" pedantic is me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted September 4, 2012 #290 Share Posted September 4, 2012 saying "should of" instead of "should have" pedantic is me Had that one:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magandab Posted September 13, 2012 #291 Share Posted September 13, 2012 This is one of my favorite threads. I remember a tagline someone used a few years back that I adore! "An apostrophe does not mean 'look out, here comes an S.'" It seems as though every word ending with an S contains an apostrophe lately. When I was in school I had trouble with its and it's. Finally I was taught that an it can't own anything so the only time to use the apostrophe was when you were saying it is. That helped me so many times over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotThatCruisingFeeling Posted September 14, 2012 #292 Share Posted September 14, 2012 It is correct to say well/very well instead of good, it isn't proper English to say I am good, I always want to say good at what? Another thing that riles me is when someone says I want it really bad, the word is badly! Reminds me of the Mae West line: "When I'm good, I'm very good, and when I'm bad, I'm better!" Love this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cGypsy Posted September 16, 2012 #293 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't recall seeing two of my pet peeves: Various forms of "accommodation" (one c, one m, etc). Advise and advice: the former is a verb, the laltter is a noun. It is unsettling when attorneys (lawyers for those north of the border) I work can't get those straight! Word nerds unite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted September 16, 2012 #294 Share Posted September 16, 2012 To the person who corrected my spelling of Vichyssoise (quite correctly) Bravo!Not at all surprising or unexpected, since both of them (Merriam and Webster) have had a lot of experience doing that sort of thing. ;) vichyssoise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDallasDi Posted September 16, 2012 #295 Share Posted September 16, 2012 It is unsettling when attorneys (lawyers for those north of the border) I work can't get those straight! [emphasis mine] Just out of curiosity, what kind of "work" are you making them perform? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted September 16, 2012 #296 Share Posted September 16, 2012 [emphasis mine] Just out of curiosity, what kind of "work" are you making them perform? :D Nice! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic2 Posted September 16, 2012 #297 Share Posted September 16, 2012 As a recovering proof reader, so many of these things push my buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapsmith Posted September 16, 2012 #298 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Is it time to affect a "holier than thou" attitude to effect a change??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic2 Posted September 16, 2012 #299 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Doesn't work. My DH says "that's what I'd of did." Married for 44 years and can't shame, cajole, beg, ridicule or plead with him to say "have done." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtzilla Posted September 18, 2012 #300 Share Posted September 18, 2012 WOW!!!! I think I've just found my long lost brothers & sisters! Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and pronunciation, and all done correctly!!!! I'm weeping for joy! It should be weeping from joy. Unless the act of weeping brings you bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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