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OzOz · 10-10-2005, 05:00 AM

So they're instituting a grammar-free zone in US schools as well, are they, analog? That is a worry.

In the workplace I've often found myself in the position of default proofreader and grammatical "expert" - especially now, as half of the people I work directly with come from non-English-speaking backgrounds. I would consider myself to be better in that regard than most people of my generation. I don't see why I should be though. If someone asks me why I prefer wording things the way I do, I can't give a good answer. I'm usually working from gut instincts, for want of a better expression. I can't explain why. I can only tell you what looks good to me. I hate that. (I also can't help wondering where *my* grammar falls down! I just don't know. I hate that too.)

10-10-2005, 05:00 AM	#35 (permalink)
OzOz Psycho Location: Right here, right now.	So they're instituting a grammar-free zone in US schools as well, are they, analog? That is a worry. In the workplace I've often found myself in the position of default proofreader and grammatical "expert" - especially now, as half of the people I work directly with come from non-English-speaking backgrounds. I would consider myself to be better in that regard than most people of my generation. I don't see why I should be though. If someone asks me why I prefer wording things the way I do, I can't give a good answer. I'm usually working from gut instincts, for want of a better expression. I can't explain why. I can only tell you what looks good to me. I hate that. (I also can't help wondering where my grammar falls down! I just don't know. I hate that too.) __________________ Maybe you should put some shorts on or something, if you wanna keep fighting evil today. Last edited by OzOz; 10-10-2005 at 05:18 AM..