Does it make you shake your head in disappointment when Black people say "AKS" instead of "ASK"? (homosexuals, Muslim)

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by ergohead

I dislike it as much as when I hear people say INsurance.

I can't help but to elicit an incredulity smile.

I get a breathing spasm when I hear height pronounced hythe.

Or UMbrella.

[pommysmommy]

For me, life is just too short to focus on the minutiae.

[ditchlights]

Originally Posted by Iwillthink4u

Does it diappoint/upset you?
Do you say anything?
If so, what?

HOLY CRAP! YOU ARE PICKY!

Hell, after growing up in Los Angeles, I get excited when a person can speak basic english. As long as I can understand them, I don't give a s*** how they pronounce their words!

[pommysmommy]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

Or UMbrella.

It is an umbrella.

[Reelist in Atlanta]

Originally Posted by delusianne

It annoys me when anyone of any color speaks or writes incorrectly. I dont get so involved that I shake my head or get upset. Although "it's" for "its" and "loose" for "lose" on the innernets probably bring me closest. And a plural pronoun to represent singular ("If your friend wants to wear your coat, let them"). I know this is common nowadays but it still bugs me no end.

Some things bother me more then other things.

[Mightyqueen801]

If anyone has an interest in language, this is a great book written for lay people by a linguistics professor.

If you are strongly of the belief that there IS one "right" way to speak a language, you will be disappointed. It's pretty fascinating how language changes constantly, and the author can be humorous at times, as well.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by pommysmommy

It is an umbrella.

Not sure what you are adding here...

[ozzie679]

Originally Posted by Iwillthink4u

Does it diappoint/upset you?
Do you say anything?
If so, what?

i think theres a reason for it that goes back generations.

it's no "worse-er" than "yous guys" or "i gots"

[pommysmommy]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

Not sure what you are adding here...

Sorry, you said it annoyed you when people said UMbrella. Perhaps you are annoyed by the accent on the wrong syllable and not the word itself.

[Reelist in Atlanta]

Originally Posted by ergohead

I dislike it as much as when I hear people say INsurance.

I can't help but to elicit an incredulity smile.

I get a breathing spasm when I hear height pronounced hythe.

How about veHICKLE or persons instead of people. The plural of person is not persons. Its people.

- Reel