Comments on: It’s, Like, Not Good in Print Either

By: Administrator

Administrator — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:59:37 +0000

Yes, I think people are trying to write in “everyday” language. But I think it’s okay–and actually necessary–for a newspaper and other print media to write in a formal tone. Plus, it just makes the journalist sound so much more professional.

By: Chris Brown

Chris Brown — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:17:02 +0000

It’s one thing to hear it and cring. It’s another thing to see it in print.

Does this come from people saying “write so it sounds as natural as speaking?” Maybe we should watch how we speak too!

Thanks for the insight!
Chris

By: Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:44:10 +0000

When I was in high school, everyone said, “he goes,” instead of “he said.” It was still wrong, but somehow didn’t sound as awful as “like.” I’m trying very hard to keep my kids away from “like.”

As far as a reply to “thank you,” I have a habit of saying “sure,” instead of “you’re welcome.” Gotta watch that!

By: Bob Chalfant

Bob Chalfant — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:38:39 +0000

My stepdaughter back in California was over the top with that kind of language: I’m all–he’s like–she goes… And every time I would interrupt and say “you mean, he said?” It drove her nuts, but she got past it and now speaks, like, English.

Another pet peeve: the reply “No problem.” to my “Thank you.” I understand that it is just like “de nada” (it’s nothing) in Spanish, but the correct English response is “you’re welcome.”