I don't always use correct grammar because I don't know everything about it, and I agree that some of our every day speech, with all it's indiocincracies (see...I can't spell) make writing interesting. I am writing a book on dogs and I make a point of writing as though I were sitting in a living room with some friends. I use incomplete sentences sometimes and other technically incorrect stuff. I use words like "stuff" a lot. I WILL need an editor because there are places where I do not want it to be that way.
So, I am not stuffy, just full of stuff. I like some of the expressions too, which are probably not technically correct sometimes, like, "I'm so outta here." (and those purposeful misspellings. They're a hoot)
However, this thread
is about grammar, word uses, pet peeves and peoples' view points on those things. In case someone is interested in improving their grammar, this is the place to do it, to join in and have fun and possibly learn. I thought it would be fun to see what particular grammar mistakes, over-use of some words or phrases stick out in peoples' minds. If this thread feels too stuffy or as though one is being attacked by the grammar "nazis," then there are other options for things to read on this forum. I am soooo not offended by being thought of as stuffy. It might be kinda fun to be stuffy. I need a cigar, a smoking jacket, an Oriental rug and a big, black walnut desk with gouges in it from years gone by though.
Here's one that drives my daughter absolutely nutso. I do it on purpose, just to irritate her.:rofl1: She wrote me some examples, so it's straight from the horses (Emily's) mouth, actually, fingers.
politicians suck anymore, the news is full of depressing stuff anymore, anymore i don't care for that soup, etc... i would say politicians suck these days, ... i don't care for that soup anymore (okay at end of sentence)....
I CAN HARDLY STAND WRITING THE EXAMPLES, HAHA!
(I, Carrie, would say politicians suck these days too.)