Word use that drives you up the wall!

[WildBill]

How about shrimps? I see that on the menu at many Asian restaurants.

The word "shrimps" is insulting. They prefer to be called "little crustaceans."

[Oldgringo]

Of all the CHL legal scholars on this forum, who knows the difference between "maybe" and "may be"?

[HKMike]

Of all the CHL legal scholars on this forum, who knows the difference between "maybe" and "may be"?

Here is a definition and short test that explains the difference. Gotta love Google.
http://www.grammar-monster.com/easily_c ... may_be.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[tbrown]

Of all the CHL legal scholars on this forum, who knows the difference between "maybe" and "may be"?

It may be that I do. But maybe not.

[Oldgringo]

Of all the CHL legal scholars on this forum, who knows the difference between "maybe" and "may be"?

It may be that I do. But maybe not.

WINNER!

[Oldgringo]

"Free gift" is redundant.

I grit my teeth when I hear or read it.

Free gift, arrggghhhh!

Mornin' Abe,
I bet you really like "true facts", eh?

[Abraham]

Oldgringo,,

A belated "Good Morning" to you.

Yes, 'True Fact's' is another teeth gritter!

My up the wall teeth gritter for the day: Life Coach

Of course, I guess air heads of the world need such things, along with healing crystals (snort) for their aching chakras.

[Abraham]

optics' when used in a political context.

"metrics" when used in a business context.

People who use these words within those contexts sound like weasels...

[WildBill]

"metrics" when used in a business context.

People who use these words within those contexts sound like weasels...

I love the term "no-brainer" when used in a business context. It usually describes the person using the phrase.

[WildBill]

"Free gift" is redundant.

I grit my teeth when I hear or read it.

Free gift, arrggghhhh!

Mornin' Abe,
I bet you really like "true facts", eh?

I liked "True Lies". Good movie!

[gringo pistolero]

"metrics" when used in a business context.

People who use these words within those contexts sound like weasels...

Good to know. When I was in industry it was the weasels who didn't want their performance measured.

[MasterOfNone]

"metrics" when used in a business context.

People who use these words within those contexts sound like weasels...

Good to know. When I was in industry it was the weasels who didn't want their performance measured.

Metrics, like most things, can be good and bad. When used properly, they can give a good picture of performance. However, in today's management-by-numbers culture, they are often used as an easy alternative to making difficult value judgements or to take judgement out of the hands of subordinates.

[WildBill]

"metrics" when used in a business context.

People who use these words within those contexts sound like weasels...

Good to know. When I was in industry it was the weasels who didn't want their performance measured.

Metrics, like most things, can be good and bad. When used properly, they can give a good picture of performance. However, in today's management-by-numbers culture, they are often used as an easy alternative to making difficult value judgements or to take judgement out of the hands of subordinates.

Metrics can also be made up. Most times when someone puts data into a colorful chart, people assume the information is correct.

[nightmare]

Most times when someone puts data into a colorful chart, people assume the information is correct.

[WildBill]

Elderly!

Elderly Woman Shoots Man Through the Door.

Cops Shoot Elderly Man with Walking Stick.

How old does one have to be before considered to be "Elderly"?