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faceless
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Joined: 25 Apr 2006
PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: The Plain English Campaign Reply with quote


I'm all for correct language, but if the point of what they had before was understood, then why does it need to be made into 'plain English'? Tesco must have a building full of spare people sitting about on their arses if they can be bothered with this kind of malarkey!
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nekokate



Joined: 13 Dec 2006
Location: West Yorkshire, UK
PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I agree with this. "Ten items or less" is incorrect. It should be "Ten items or fewer".

Check out the Grammar Girl podcast! She'll tell y'all!!
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not doubting it was incorrect, but was it ever confusing to anyone?

Busybodies!! haha
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Skylace
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If it ain't broke, don't fix it ya'll.
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major.tom
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
So does "up to 10 items" include 10 items? (the grammar police strike again)
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nekokate



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
major.tom wrote:
So does "up to 10 items" include 10 items? (the grammar police strike again)


Of course it does. What are you? Unlogic Man?
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
shnarf shnarf

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nekokate



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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I did actually make those noises, too, Face. That's how sad I am. Fnar!
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