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Grouch of the Day - Reflexive pronouns
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15/01/2009 01:12:50
 
 
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Still, can't say that I've seen it much.

>>Sounds like a Brit problem. Can't recall this in American English and my hackles are always raised :-)
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>Incorrect reflexives bother me almost as much as they seem to bother Terry. The American version that gets to me is
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>"Send a reply to Terry or myself if it bothers you too"
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>and numerous equivalents.
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>>>Use of these is getting worse. Some examples, not from real life, but typical of what I've experienced/heard a lot lately:
>>>
>>>"Hi Mr McDonnell. I was wondering if our offer has reached yourself yet."
>>>"Could you manage to make payment to ourselves by the end of the week."
>>>"We're sending the order to yourselves direct."
>>>"There's just myself and yourself here."
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John Koziol, ex-MVP, ex-MS, ex-FoxTeam. Just call me "X"
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro" - Hunter Thompson (Gonzo) RIP 2/19/05
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