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To: Jack Clarke who wrote (872)	2/1/1998 8:47:00 PM
From: Zeev Hed	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4710

Jack, don't pick up too much on the English of the young generation, I have a fifteen year old who whould shame a good 80% of all posters on SI (your humble servitor, included), my 19 year old ain't to shabby either. Their English, I wish I knew 25% of wehat they do, and wrote at the 10% percentile of what they casually write. Those youngsters are a ray of hope. My son would never let me respond "it is me at the door", if I were, I would be accused of being "linguistic rapist" (VBG). Zeev

To: Jack Clarke who wrote (872)	2/1/1998 8:59:00 PM
From: Lady Lurksalot	Respond to of 4710

Jack and Sowbug, Another classic ad using poor grammar was from none other than the venerable Ma Bell. It was, "Who shall I call first . . ." I'm sure there are others. I'll try to think of some more. Holly

To: Jack Clarke who wrote (872)	2/2/1998 11:10:00 AM
From: Sowbug	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4710

Also, I'm very encourage that a person of your age has such excellent English and grammar skills. I had just about given up on those educated after 1960. Thanks, Jack. I'm a product of good public schools, with the exception of my college (good but private), and my mom's a teacher. She whupped us good when we said things like "raise up" (Redundant! Go to your room!). Don't decide not to give up just yet. Many of my friends are among the worst grammar offenders I know. But at least I've learned to shut up about it.