![]() The easy way to get this one right is to simply remove the other person from the sentence and then do what sounds correct. Too often people use “I” when they should use “me.” Since “I” sounds stilted and proper, it must be right, right? Nope. One of the most common causes of grammatical pain is the choice between “me” and “I.” If your pants are too loose, you might lose your pants. In fact, it’s so prevalent among bloggers that I once feared I was missing something, and somehow “loose” was a proper substitute for “lose” in some other English-speaking countries. This one drives a lot of people crazy, including me. So, let’s take a look at some of those types of glaring errors you never want to make - common grammar mistakes that can diminish the shine and credibility of your message. Plus, there are some errors that you’ll never convince anyone you did intentionally in the name of style (outside of a joke), and even then some people will still assume you’re dumb. That said, I also believe you have to know the rules in order to break them. Outside of specific professional or academic contexts, colorful writing that makes it easier on the reader is more important than pleasing Strunk and White. I also feel compelled to mention that copywriting and blogging should be conversational and engaging, and breaking formal grammatical and spelling conventions can often be a good thing. I promise to keep you amused to diminish the pain (or at least I’ll give it a shot). ![]() Not normally a fun task, but absolutely necessary. It’s time to review some common grammar mistakes that damage our credibility.
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