In the past I have been known to become overtly grumpy when I hear so-called Americanisms uttered by English speaking people. Moreover, if you want to see steam coming out from my ears you could talk to me about American English and proper English - English, as if they were both the same. For instance, why the necessity to call everyone, male or female, in every situation - GUYS which seems to be the case at this, like, moment-in-time? Just stop it will you?
Frank Talking
So, guys its ‘like’ speaking the Queens English inn'it?
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chapeau to you, sir ! like i like thought like i was like the only one like that felt strongly about this issue, sorry, problem ... you might also wish to consider "reaching out" ... the devils sorcery comes in the form of tech company management speak ... i'm not sure if it wasn't wall streeters that came up with all this and silicon valley picked it up and ran with it ... you will notice tech company blurb is filled with waffle about how to "drive" the idea and "share" ... it's all very slippery and insidious marketing wheeze ... i see a lot of it hence the diatribe to add to yours
Thanks Frank, It was good of you to reach out to us all.
Frank, I very much enjoyed your article on the Queen's English. I have recently found that a word in our language appears to be dying. The word in question is "spoken" It is being replaced by the quite ugly word, "talked". People don't speak anymore; they talk. The BBC, bless them, often say things like, "The minister has talked about this before". or, "We talked to several people to guage opinion...".What can we do to prevent the gradual impoverishment of our language? I think you have to write a whole SERIES of articles extolling the vitues of speaking well. It might help... Innit?Michael Alexander
Frank, I very much enjoyed your article on the Queen's English. I have recently found that a word in our language appears to be dying. The word in question is "spoken" It is being replaced by the quite ugly word, "talked". People don't speak anymore; they talk. The BBC, bless them, often say things like, "The minister has talked about this before". or, "We talked to several people to guage opinion...".What can we do to prevent the gradual impoverishment of our language? I think you have to write a whole SERIES of articles extolling the vitues of speaking well. It might help... Innit?Michael Alexander
why is this rant worthy of an article?.....
So, Mr Perfect English Leavers, you have taken to " listening to conversation . . . .. over an expensive cups of coffee . . . ." Your English needs a little attention !