Stefano Mazzocchi wrote: > Stefano Mazzocchi wrote: > <snip/> > > Ah, one more thing, don't ask 'when', ask how you can help. > > Stupid english uses the same word for 'you' (one person) and 'you' > (many people). > > The above sentence was *not* referred to Steven, but to all those who > wish they had blocks *YESTERDAY* but are not doing anything about it. > > Sorry about it, Steven.
There some other ways around the stupid plural thing. Reconstruct your sentences to avoid it. * Use the term "one" which removes personal connotations. * Use "everyone" or "anyone". * Use "all of us". * Use "all of those people". This also has the advantage of removing defensiveness that can arise from a comment which includes "you". Please do not degenerate the language even further with such nonsense as "all y'all" and "yous". We have a joke in Australia when people use the nasty plural "yous". Say to them "Baa, baa" - the sound made by a female sheep (a "ewe") is pronounced the same. --David --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
