grammar - Jon and I or Jon and me? - English Language & Usage …
Sep 18, 2014 · How do I know when to use Jon and I, or Jon and me? I can't really figure it out. I've tried to teach myself, but I just can't seem to do it. Will someone please help me figure this …
How to use the term "carbon copy" in business emails?
Sep 19, 2017 · As per Jon Hanna's second example, you can also use this parenthetically: My manager (copied) will need to provide approval My manager (copied in) will need to provide …
etymology - Why is a bathroom sometimes called a "john"?
Sep 7, 2011 · "John" is sometimes used as slang for a bathroom or a toilet. I'm curious, what is the origin of this usage?
Where did "I'm Jonesing" get its meaning from?
I'm Jonesing for a little Ganja, mon... I'm jonesing for a little soul food, brother... (verb) jonesed; jonesing; joneses to have a strong desire or craving for something (Merriam Webster) Where...
punctuation - Is the correct format "Good morning, John" or …
Apr 22, 2016 · Which of these is in the correct format? Good morning, John. Or Good morning John.
You can contact John, Jane or me (myself) for more information
The use of "myself" and similar reflexives for emphasis is normal English usage of the word. This particular speaker wanted to place emphasis on the fact that they personally were one of the …
Is it acceptable to drop the comma in "Thanks, John"?
The main difference between lying and not using a comma in "Thanks, John", in your analogy, is that lying is a deliberate act of deception that often has negative consequences for the person …
"At hand" vs "on hand" vs "in hand" - English Language & Usage …
What's the difference between at hand, on hand and in hand? At hand seems to me as if you have something in reach. On hand is if you have something in stock. And in hand can be used …
Do I need a comma when I want to write "Good morning John"?
Apr 16, 2020 · Definitely include the comma. 'Good morning' is the declarative statement, the core of the sentence fragment. 'John' is a qualifier, a separate add-on that clarifies who speaker is …
If you are talking "on behalf of" you and someone else, what is the ...
Which reflexive pronouns are used with 'on behalf of'? Having identified a fairly strong preference for "of my wife and I/me/myself" over "of I/me/myself and my wife," let's drop "my wife" out of …