For the grammar fanatics among us! For the record, I’m only 35 and I was still taught these ‘old people’ rules. She needs to adjust that but otherwise it is a great article!
I was just working on a document a fellow writer sent me for review, and I couldn’t help but notice all those spaces between sentences. Ah, I thought, she must be over forty since she’s using the old-fashioned two spaces after a sentence rule. That got me to thinking about grammar rules that have changed and whether it’s possible to guess someone’s age from their grammar. So, just for fun, let’s have a look at grammar that gives away your age.
Two spaces between sentences. If you use two spaces after a period, you’re probably over forty or use a manual typewriter. And I really hope you don’t use a manual typewriter. There are actually people out there who do. Yes, it’s true. I once took a job at the Province of North Holland to replace someone who was retiring. Not only did the man use a MANUAL typewriter, but…
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Yep. I’m 36 and was taught these rules. My 15 year old son really hates that people now use “they” as a singular. That makes me feel better. 😉 I raised him right. Lol
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I didn’t know you COULD use they as a singular. It’s a stupid change if it is true!
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I honestly don’t know what to think about it either. On the one hand, it makes me cringe. But it is convenient yells the lazy part of my brain.
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True, we’ve gotta respect the lazy parts!! LOL
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Yeah, people are doing it. It’s crazy.
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Agreed!
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Fascinating. I would have thought that the only typewriters in existence were in museums.
Thanks for the fun post.
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Glad you enjoyed it! One of the ladies in my writing group uses one still!
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Thanks for the re-blog.
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You’re welcome! Thanks or an awesome article!
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Glad you enjoyed it
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Keep ’em coming!
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I’m super familiar with all but the two spaces rule: that started to change when I had my Word Processor. Ahh, memories. And The Who/whom controversy: much easier just to play it safe and use who when in doubt, like her other post says.
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I just stink at grammar in general, but I do try not to make my editor hate me.
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Hahahaha! I’m sure that’s a full-time job for any writer!
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Absolutely!
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I appreciate a lot for your effort in writing this post.
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Thanks, glad you like it! This is actually a forward from another blogger though! Check them out too.
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You have written a brilliant observation and I really connect with your approach. I have been searching for a grammar-related blog and I enjoy your content.
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He’s (Thomas) also great if you need a copy editor!
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Thanks, glad you like it!
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