Things People Say or Write That Annoy You

DwnWthVwls · 03-21-2018, 03:45 PM

I was not aware using a contraction appropriately is lazy. I guess we should all stop using them if we do not want Frownland to think we are lazy speakers.

In order for your argument to be valid you would have to show how that kind of speech is lazy. So far you are failing miserably.

**Frownland** · 03-21-2018, 03:47 PM

Well now you know, glad to help.

Another, one is the, use of commas, when,ever someone takes a moment, to think about, what they're, going to type.

DwnWthVwls · 03-21-2018, 03:49 PM

I'll just chalk that up as a win.. Thanks

**Frownland** · 03-21-2018, 03:50 PM

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Nobody uses ellipses correctly either.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 03-21-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by grindy

Read 'this is a mute point' in an e-mail recently. From a native speaker.
It's not even pronounced the same way, dumbass.

i deal with a lot people who are unaware of the difference between reply and reply all when writing emails. definitely my biggest pet peeve at work.

ooo and another contender would be those who think it’s a good idea to use comic sans font and pink lettering in their emails. how the **** do you convince yourself that’s a good idea?

DwnWthVwls · 03-21-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Nobody uses ellipses correctly either.

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grindy · 03-21-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol’ Qwerty Bastard

i deal with a lot people who are unaware of the difference between reply and reply all when writing emails. definitely my biggest pet peeve at work.

ooo and another contender would be those who think it’s a good idea to use comic sans font and pink lettering in their emails. how the **** do you convince yourself that’s a good idea?

And some people still argue against eugenics...

**Frownland** · 03-21-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol’ Qwerty Bastard

i deal with a lot people who are unaware of the difference between reply and reply all when writing emails. definitely my biggest pet peeve at work.

It's baffling to me that this applies to more than just a handful of soon-to-be retirees.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 03-21-2018, 04:18 PM

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And some people still argue against eugenics...

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It's baffling to me that this applies to more than just a handful of soon-to-be retirees.

it's awful. to make matters worse the company i work for regularly sends out emails welcoming the newest employees, so at least two or three times a month i get flooded with "welcome aboard!" emails or my personal favourite, memes like the following:

**Frownland** · 03-21-2018, 04:22 PM

But the memes really brighten up my day! They're fun

Bet you didn't expect that with the morning update! Becky's so crazy.

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Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Well now you know, glad to help. Another, one is the, use of commas, when,ever someone takes a moment, to think about, what they're, going to type. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

03-21-2018, 04:22 PM	#40 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	But the memes really brighten up my day! They're fun Bet you didn't expect that with the morning update! Becky's so crazy. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x