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Grouch of the Day - Reflexive pronouns
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29/01/2009 11:11:24
 
 
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Politics
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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."

I read a comment today where the individual (who holds a Masters and several other degrees) wrote:

I look forward to working with yourselves and ....

:o)

The author of the comment is English (London area)....
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