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Re: Apostrophe Abuse » Miss Honeychurch

Posted by JenStar on August 25, 2004, at 15:37:35

In reply to Apostrophe Abuse, posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 25, 2004, at 12:54:46

Miss Honeychurch,
I wasnt surprised to read you're post. Its so true that grammer and spelling is so bad these days! People really should take more time with there grammer because everyone's word choices are just so bad!

Ha! Sorry. I too am a grammar person. Now I have to point out that I'm also a double-standard grammar person -- I like to use dashes all the time whether it is appropriate or not. And I know I make plenty of other mistakes, esp. when I'm not proofing myself. It's kind of "me."

But I do get bugged about incorrect apostrophes - it drive me NUTS! (NUT'S....hahaha.)

I saw one at my doctor's office the other day. It said "Please have insurance card's ready for Xerox." Give me a break! I almost had a heart attack right there! I wanted to take a pen and fix it, or say something to the assistant.

Another thing that bothers me is incorrect use of pronouns in professional situations. For example, "Give the report to Bob or I" should be "Give the report to Bob or ME." It's the object of the preposition...it's accusative case!! And everyone at works says it this way. They mimic each other. I used to hear this kind of misuse literally ten times a day.

Here's another one that has me screaming inside: "There's a party tonight at Mike and I's house" or "This gift is from Chris and I".

Are "I" and "me" becoming synonymous grammatically?

Anyway. (<--- sentence fragment.) I guess we all have our hot buttons.

But in answer to your question (yes, I know you did have one!) I too usually discard resumes on the spot for poor grammar. No questions asked. There are tons of skilled people who take the time and have the knowledge to proofread their resume. I don't need to spend time on those who don't/can't.

Thanks for sharing a gripe that is close to my heart.

It mean's a lot to me.
Jen'Star

PS -
I read a review (but not the book itself) of a book called Eats Shoots and Leaves, which is supposedly about current word and grammar usage. The reviewer, however, said it was ironic that the grammar in the book (in the serious parts) was pretty bad. Made me want to read it just to see!

I'm also reading a book by William Safire called

> I feel so ridiculous sometimes. I cannot stand bad grammar, either written or spoken. I cannot stand that people no longer understand the purpose and use of the apostrophe. I have been looking over MANY resumes recently since I am on a search committee for a position opening and the quality of grammar is absolutely atrocious. If I see a spelling mistake, misused apostophe, using "your" instead of "you're" I don't even consider them. People at work think I am totally extreme.
>
> Please tell me I am not the only one who appreciates good grammar. Is anyone out there alarmed by what they see and hear?
>
> Why is the apostrophe SO ABUSED????
>
> DO they not learn grammar anymore in schools? Do they no longer diagram sentences? What's the deal?


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