The importance of capitalisation and the like...
The importance of capitalisation and the like...
Those of us who fall into the world of hi-tech should take note of the importance of correct grammar. I have noticed that many who use text messages and email have forgotten the "art" of capitalisation.
Capitalisation is the difference between “helping your Uncle Jack off his horse” and something completely different.
Shamelessly borrowed from another forum.
Capitalisation is the difference between “helping your Uncle Jack off his horse” and something completely different.
Shamelessly borrowed from another forum.
Re: The importance of capitalisation and the like...
A perfect example of what I've been hinting at recently. TitanTim (and others) take note.motco wrote:Those of us who fall into the world of hi-tech should take note of the importance of correct grammar. I have noticed that many who use text messages and email have forgotten the "art" of capitalisation.
Capitalisation is the difference between “helping your Uncle Jack off his horse” and something completely different.
Shamelessly borrowed from another forum.
Perhaps we English speaking members should help with marking and corrections to the most outrageous grammatical and linguistic transgressions?
Those making the most progress with what is after all their 'madre lengua' could be offered a prize by next summer?
Members' thoughts please - particularly those of the OFS (Old Farts Syndicate).
John Walker
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I was asked a question in the shop today, I answered.
The very attractive young lady then said " will you give me one please", had this young lady originated from the UK, my answer would have been quite different
The very attractive young lady then said " will you give me one please", had this young lady originated from the UK, my answer would have been quite different
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Pedants (cont)
Pingu's got it right - if we make new posts with the subject as 'OFS Pedants' - and then fill it with a quote of the offending dross - then the guffaws of laughter as we make Old Fart corrections with lots of huffing, puffing and harrumphing about the inability of swathes of the British to write in their own language.
Did you know we're (note use of apostrophe) using Dutch teachers in some of our schools - to teach English!! Oh the shame.
As thousands of these offenders of their mother tongue end up as PSWs (note, no apostrophe) I suggest we make a start in TitanTim - in the best tradition of My Fair Lady - can we make a silk purse from a sow's ear (now the possessive apostrophe)? But, be careful, use gentle chiding, we don't want any of these delicate souls 'offended' do we?
Did you know we're (note use of apostrophe) using Dutch teachers in some of our schools - to teach English!! Oh the shame.
As thousands of these offenders of their mother tongue end up as PSWs (note, no apostrophe) I suggest we make a start in TitanTim - in the best tradition of My Fair Lady - can we make a silk purse from a sow's ear (now the possessive apostrophe)? But, be careful, use gentle chiding, we don't want any of these delicate souls 'offended' do we?
John Walker
Baarn, Holland
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Re: Pedants (cont)
Weird...John1950 wrote:I suggest we make a start in TitanTim - in the best tradition of My Fair Lady
In certain circumstances the use of the capital "E" instead of a small "e" can involve £M's so then capitalisation can be extremely important. Anyone who has worked under the ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Conditions of Contract would know this.TitanTim wrote:WhO CaRes So lOng as Ya NoW WaT am SayiN!!!
tiM....
At the first meeting after a contract had been awarded it was quite normal for the Client to introduce me as "The Engineer with a capital E" so there was no doubt about my role under the Contract.
Hers: Z4 2.0i Sp --------------------- His: Z3 2.8
Quite simple - the Engineer (with a capital E) administers the Contract between the Client and the Contractor. If a dispute arises a claim is submitted under the relevant clause in the Contract and the only the Engineer is authorised to assess the claim. If the Engineer decides that the claim is valid and authorises an additional payment than the Client has no option and has to pay the additional money.TitanTim wrote:Eh
tIm.
If either party does not agree with the Engineer's assessment then they can ask for the Engineer's Decision under Clause 66 of the ICE Conditions. I know that it seems a bit strange as the Engineer has already assessed the Contractual Claim. The crucial bit is that this second one is the Engineer's Decision as a professional member of the Institution; i.e. the Engineer makes his/her decision irrespective of what the Contract states. The largest Clause 66 decision that I had to deal with had a value circa £4M. The only option after a Clause 66 decision is legal abritation.
Only the Engineer with a capital "E" has this role and every other engineer (with a small "e") involved has no contractual significance.
Hers: Z4 2.0i Sp --------------------- His: Z3 2.8
Re: Pedants (cont)
Can we assume you know the plot of My Fair Lady? The purpose if you like?Sorcerors Apprentice wrote:Weird...John1950 wrote:I suggest we make a start in TitanTim - in the best tradition of My Fair Lady
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Re: Pedants (cont)
Dear Colonel Pickering. Amongst all of us old farts, have you yet identified EliZ3er Dolittle and if so can you let us know, so that we direct our attentions towards that person.John1950 wrote:Can we assume you know the plot of My Fair Lady? The purpose if you like?Sorcerors Apprentice wrote:Weird...John1950 wrote:I suggest we make a start in TitanTim - in the best tradition of My Fair Lady
P.S. When you refer to My Fair Lady, perhaps us Old Farts (Note capitals.) recognise the plot better as George Bernard Shaw's great play, Pygmalion.
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Re: Pedants (cont)
I didn't want to confuse the sproggs with references to ancient literary works.EnthuZiaZT wrote:Dear Colonel Pickering. Amongst all of us old farts, have you yet identified EliZ3er Dolittle and if so can you let us know, so that we direct our attentions towards that person.John1950 wrote:Can we assume you know the plot of My Fair Lady? The purpose if you like?Sorcerors Apprentice wrote: Weird...
P.S. When you refer to My Fair Lady, perhaps us Old Farts (Note capitals.) recognise the plot better as George Bernard Shaw's great play, Pygmalion.
As for identifying the neo-Dolittle - I believe I mentioned TitanTim.
One final thing - it's 'we Old Farts' - just thought I'd mention...
John Walker
Baarn, Holland
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