Grammar Discussions

[Port Power]

I was disconcerted by a printed page taped inside the crockery drawer at a high end resort last weekend. There was a list of the crockery and cutlery in the self-contained apartment. Evidently there were two 'desert' spoons. Am I supposed to be outside digging in the sand? What a shocker!

My way of remembering which is which if you don't know: "dessert" has more sugar.

 

[VPS]

Not even consistent with the spelling errors

 

[love_the_life]

I was disconcerted by a printed page taped inside the crockery drawer at a high end resort last weekend. There was a list of the crockery and cutlery in the self-contained apartment. Evidently there were two 'desert' spoons. Am I supposed to be outside digging in the sand? What a shocker!

My way of remembering which is which if you don't know: "dessert" has more sugar.

And I have seen many a chest of draws! Another pet hate.

Was looking at a PDF menu from Rydges Canberra at the weekend - it was a Christmas menu - unfortunately whoever proofed it had a few problems - Ham with caaramelised pineapple, Brussel Sprouts w/ pnacetta and mini pavolva - I kid you not!

 

[TheRealTMA]

And I have seen many a chest of draws! Another pet hate.

Was looking at a PDF menu from Rydges Canberra at the weekend - it was a Christmas menu - unfortunately whoever proofed it had a few problems - Ham with caaramelised pineapple, Brussel Sprouts w/ pnacetta and mini pavolva - I kid you not!

Yum!

 

[Port Power]

And I have seen many a chest of draws! Another pet hate.

Was looking at a PDF menu from Rydges Canberra at the weekend - it was a Christmas menu - unfortunately whoever proofed it had a few problems - Ham with caaramelised pineapple, Brussel Sprouts w/ pnacetta and mini pavolva - I kid you not!

It is really, really not good enough for a reputable business to publish. No one checks???

 

[wombatpatties]

I was disconcerted by a printed page taped inside the crockery drawer at a high end resort last weekend. There was a list of the crockery and cutlery in the self-contained apartment. Evidently there were two 'desert' spoons. Am I supposed to be outside digging in the sand? What a shocker!

My way of remembering which is which if you don't know: "dessert" has more sugar.

And when you eat more than one dessert you become STRESSED!

 

[VPS]

Never heard bric and braces before

 

[VPS]

Virgin seriously

 

[MARTINE]

It is really, really not good enough for a reputable business to publish. No one checks???

More concerning — they probably did check. …Likely by someone who talks about pacific examples of spelling mistakes.

Let me stick pins in my eyes now — it would be less painful

 

[p--and--t]

Not many people get to use this very exclusive toilet. Is there such a person??

 

[DejaBrew]

Not many people get to use this very exclusive toilet. Is there such a person??

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Tough entry criteria...

 

[MARTINE]

Tough entry criteria...

But oh so polite… thankyou for shopping with us

 

[DejaBrew]

But oh so polite… thankyou for shopping with us

 

[p--and--t]

 

[p--and--t]

 

[wombatpatties]

Yes, indeed
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Yet again, the minority ruleth! Teaching proper English all the time, instead of fad ideas coming and going would help.

 

[defurax]

How big a piece?

 

[RB001]

Maybe they missed a comma after 'Download'

 

[DejaBrew]

Maybe they missed a comma after 'Download'

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I thought "Beach Passport" might have been some sort of euphemistic insult. My suspicions were impeccably backed up by the all-knowing ChatGPT -:

A 'beach passport' might refer to someone who, on the surface, seems easygoing and approachable, someone who fits into social situations effortlessly, much like how a beach is a universally popular and easily accessible destination. However, the term hints that this person might not offer much beyond that initial charm. They may be perceived as lacking depth or complexity, much like a beach that is enjoyed for its surface-level appeal—beautiful, but not necessarily offering anything more substantial underneath. It can also suggest that this person’s presence is temporary or fleeting, much like a brief visit to the shore, where they come and go without leaving a lasting impact.

So now you know that SLS are just considering you to be a charmer who lacks any substance.