Grammatical errors that make you cringe!

[pokerplyr80]

It has already been mentioned, but it amazes me how many out there don't know the difference between your and you're. It seems so basic.

I really enjoy when someone tries to insult another person online, or even argue against their opinion, without proper spelling or grammar. It certainly doesn't add much credibility to their position.

[clydepepper]

Though it's not exactly on point to this discussion, have you noticed how often interviewees begin their responses with, 'I mean...' ?

I hate to admit it but I caught myself doing that on Wednesday - and as soon as 'I mean' escaped my editing devise and could be heard by others, I actually froze up in disgust and stopped talking altogether.
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A personal pet peeve of mine is for someone to us 'they' instead of 'their'. Example: 'they' parents vs. 'their' parents. To me, it makes the speaker sound uneducated. While I have noticed this occurring more in more 'relaxed' or less formal conversations, what is heard is the same and perceived as the same and that is sad indeed.
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[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

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I really enjoy when someone tries to insult another person online, or even argue against their opinion, without proper spelling or grammar. It certainly doesn't add much credibility to their position.

+1. No credibility whatsoever. I laugh at the author more than read the point they're trying to make.


The usual Their, There, They're, Too, To.

Biggest pet peeves: Could of, would of.

Not yet mentioned: The incorrect use of Effect and Affect.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

+1. No credibility whatsoever. I laugh at the author more than read the point they're trying to make.


The usual Their, There, They're, Too, To.

Biggest pet peeves: Could of, would of.

Not yet mentioned: The incorrect use of Effect and Affect.

YUP...totally!

[gopherfan]

Would of
Could of
Should of drive me nuts.

I know that I have heard this at least 3 times today,"Also......,too."

From the department of redundancy department.