Grammar Discussions

In the sand.;)
Actually language is changing all the time with new words entering the lexicon and other older words leaving common usage. But that doesn't change the general rules of grammar, syntax and punctuation. Spelling of words tends to remain static once in use also. 😷
 
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Last time someone said that to me was a plumber calculating an outrageous bill and then saying, "too easy". I didn't use that guy again.

It's an annoyance up there with, "not a problem" when ordering coffee. I suggested that, 'you are welcome' sounds more professional.

But then you place your order and it's "too easy"
 
bbbbbbut the preceding posts are reflecting on common vernacular.
Do you all expect communication from/ with the masses in perfect "old school" english ?
We do not even teach correct language skills, let alone use them… whadya reckon hey ?
 
Or, "What are we having tonight?" I ask if they are joining us for dinner.

Ummmm. How the hell would I know? What did the chef make for you?

...and while I'm off-piste, I think I'll change my name to #notaguy! Sheesh. I'm obviously a 60 year old woman.

Why does everyone in a Restaurant or a Clothing store now call me a Guy?
 
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Ummmm. How the hell would I know? What did the chef make for you?

...and while I'm off-piste, I think I'll change my name to #notaguy! Sheesh. I'm obviously a 60 year old woman.

Why does everyone in a Restaurant or a Clothing store now call me a Guy?

'Guys' has become a commonly-accepted gender-neutral way of referring to a group of either any sex. It seems to have substituted for 'folks' and 'everyone'.

If you, as a woman, are being referred to as a 'guy' in the singular, that is wrong.

However, I can't think of how anyone would be addressed directly in the singular as a 'guy'. Indirectly, yes, as in "That guy over there." - and referring only to a male.
 
I’m also amused by the indexation of expressions. The very old and famous “$64.00” question seems to have morphed into anything from $100.00 to $1,000,000 !
I guess the origins have been lost in the mists of time .
For those who don’t know, it comes from a game show in the US in the mid to late 40’s where the top question had a prize of 64 silver dollar coins.
The show was take it or leave it.
In the 50’s a show based on take it or leave it had a $64,000 question, but the more popular expression remained at $64.00 ..... until now.
Here endeth the lesson. 8-)
 
I’m also amused by the indexation of expressions. The very old and famous “$64.00” question seems to have morphed into anything from $100.00 to $1,000,000 !
I guess the origins have been lost in the mists of time .
For those who don’t know, it comes from a game show in the US in the mid to late 40’s where the top question had a prize of 64 silver dollar coins.
The show was take it or leave it.
In the 50’s a show based on take it or leave it had a $64,000 question, but the more popular expression remained at $64.00 ..... until now.
Here endeth the lesson. :cool:
Inflation @GPH, inflation.
 

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