Anonymous
Post 04/25/2019 08:24     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’d be happy if we could do away with saying “on tomorrow” and “on yesterday.” My seemingly well-educated coworkers often use these phrases and it drives me nuts.


I have only heard this in the african american and urban communities. I lived in Memphis for a few years and this was 100% commonplace. "We will be meeting on tomorrow." "Don't forget, your essays are due on tomorrow" "Remember, field trip forms were due on yesterday"


One of my black principals when I was in HS used to say "on tomorrow" over the loudspeaker. My friends and I were always perplexed by this phrase, even though it was used on a daily basis.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2019 08:22     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:Similar to another one, and I do not necessarily think it is grammatical just preference, maybe, but when people say "Mom" as a proper noun instead of "my mom" when telling a story, not to their immediate family.

For instance, an adult talking to coworkers and says "So the other day, Mom went to the store." No, she is not Mom to everyone there. She is YOUR mom. So, you say "my mom went to the store."

Two neighbors talking at the bus stop, and one says "So I got a call from Dad this morning, and ..." No. Dad did not call you. That could mean neighbor's dad or your dad. YOUR dad called you. So say "my dad" not just "Dad."

This just makes my skin crawl. It is so self-centered and self-important.


uh

You have odd triggers.

There's the assumption built into those statements that the speaker is talking about his/her mom or dad. When you say, "I received a call from Dad (or Mom)," you are indeed referring to your own parent. If, however, you say, "I received a call from YOUR mom," the speaker is referring to the mother of the person she or he is addressing.

I fail to see how that phrasing is self-centered and self-important. You must have mommy or daddy issues.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2019 08:11     Subject: Re:PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
I'm forward-looking.

Jonas matriculated at the University of Colorado to study botany before earning a certification in herbology. He now owns three marijuana dispensaries in Colorado Springs.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2019 07:46     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Similar to another one, and I do not necessarily think it is grammatical just preference, maybe, but when people say "Mom" as a proper noun instead of "my mom" when telling a story, not to their immediate family.

For instance, an adult talking to coworkers and says "So the other day, Mom went to the store." No, she is not Mom to everyone there. She is YOUR mom. So, you say "my mom went to the store."

Two neighbors talking at the bus stop, and one says "So I got a call from Dad this morning, and ..." No. Dad did not call you. That could mean neighbor's dad or your dad. YOUR dad called you. So say "my dad" not just "Dad."

This just makes my skin crawl. It is so self-centered and self-important.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2019 07:44     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:I’d be happy if we could do away with saying “on tomorrow” and “on yesterday.” My seemingly well-educated coworkers often use these phrases and it drives me nuts.


I have only heard this in the african american and urban communities. I lived in Memphis for a few years and this was 100% commonplace. "We will be meeting on tomorrow." "Don't forget, your essays are due on tomorrow" "Remember, field trip forms were due on yesterday"
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 20:25     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:I’d be happy if we could do away with saying “on tomorrow” and “on yesterday.” My seemingly well-educated coworkers often use these phrases and it drives me nuts.


Example of usage? I don’t think I’ve heard this.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 20:15     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
I’d be happy if we could do away with saying “on tomorrow” and “on yesterday.” My seemingly well-educated coworkers often use these phrases and it drives me nuts.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 16:44     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
“Reason why” is so universal now that I hear it regularly on news stations. It’s used in headlines and documentaries.

But it’s redundant

“The hummingbird eats every two hours. The reason why is ....”

“The reason is...” is good enough. Why add “why?”
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 16:26     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
I appreciate. Hate that one! Appreciate what?
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 15:15     Subject: Re:PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The only thing worse than someone using bad grammar is someone incorrectly correcting bad grammar.

Ok. Maybe it’s funny. Thanks for the laugh, OP.


You mean "poor grammar" or "incorrect grammar" but nice try.


I wasn’t trying to correct someone so....

Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 14:49     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thank you OP, this is a huge pet peeve of mine. I am another NYer who never heard this until a few years ago and it now seems to be ubiquitous.

When I hear just “prom” it’s like nails on a chalkboard.

Americans are too lazy to use articles these days.



Prom.

What do you mean?


I’m not PP, but in my day, we went to THE prom. Today, they go to prom. I hate that one, too, PP. It’s the worst.


Interesting. I HATE when people say THE prom. It sounds self-centered and uneducated. To me, it's like when people say "Mom" instead of "my mom" when telling a story, as if their world view is entirely self-centered and small. That drives me batty!
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 13:08     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
I agree 100% with the original poster. Why not speak in a way that does not make you seem uneducated?
Other similar things people say that rankle me in the same way and give a poor impression are:
"I got an invite to xyz."
"Where is George at?"
"Bob invited George and myself to his party."
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 12:54     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Thank you OP, this is a huge pet peeve of mine. I am another NYer who never heard this until a few years ago and it now seems to be ubiquitous.

When I hear just “prom” it’s like nails on a chalkboard.

Americans are too lazy to use articles these days.



Prom.

What do you mean?


I’m not PP, but in my day, we went to THE prom. Today, they go to prom. I hate that one, too, PP. It’s the worst.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 12:43     Subject: Re:PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:The only thing worse than someone using bad grammar is someone incorrectly correcting bad grammar.

Ok. Maybe it’s funny. Thanks for the laugh, OP.


You mean "poor grammar" or "incorrect grammar" but nice try.
Anonymous
Post 04/24/2019 12:42     Subject: PSA it’s not “graduating college or high school” it’s “from”
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Irregardless, you probably understand their short-hand explanation.


Irrespective, irregardless is not a word educated people usr. Those of us who were graduated FROM a college or University learned this in high school.


Did you mean USSR? They prefer Russia these days.