Myriad, Irregardless, and Other Words ‘Smart’ People Are Wrong About
Language is a living thing. There’s a reason “thee, thou, and thy” aren’t your pronouns, or why you probably didn’t compliment anyone by telling them they were “the bee’s knees”…
You Can Get Better at Using the Right Pronouns (Without Being Offensive)
Photo: DCStockPhotography (Shutterstock) When you use someone’s correct pronouns, you’re showing them a basic level of respect. Still, many well-meaning people find themselves confused or even intimidated by the terrain…
‘Every Day’ vs. ‘Everyday’ (and Other Homonyms You’re Probably Mixing Up All the Time)
Photo: Lamai Prasitsuwan (Shutterstock) You can be excused for confusing “every day” with “everyday” or “anyone” with “any one.” They sound the same, after all. But these homonyms can’t be…
How to Add Your Pronouns to Instagram, and Why Everyone Should
Screenshot: David Murphy You can now add your preferred pronouns to Instagram, and I highly encourage you to do so even if you feel like you don’t really need. The…
It’s Time to Embrace the Singular ‘They’
Photo: Josie Elias (Shutterstock) Grammar snobs may shudder in disgust at this idea, but it’s time to normalize the use of they/them as singular pronouns. It’s 2021; no more of…