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In reply to the discussion: We have made an adjustment to DU's "No bigotry/insensitivity" rule: please read [View all]Trueblue Texan
(3,337 posts)I’ve always said I’m more than happy to use the preferred address to everyone. I have never had a problem with that and I respect ALL people that respect others. (Sorry I can’t claim to respect right wing nut jobs). This is not elevating grammar over people. This is trying to get the grammar to make sense. I am a word person and this is important to me. I admitted I didn’t understand the grammatical rules on this one and I’m not alone. That is a much different issue from being a bigot and I DEEPLY resent your implication. I started out asking for help, not judgement or snark. I thought I was in a safe place to do that—kind of like asking for ways I can show respect properly instead of in ways that confuse the listener/reader. Do not construe that as anything more than a question about grammar because that is all it is.
Your comment about plural verb form makes sense and I appreciate the reference you provided. (Except that “”They are coming to dinner still sounds like we might need to set out more than one extra plate.) You might have offered it in a less offensive manner, however I am grateful for the clarification and the resource.
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