by Michael W. Flynn Hello, and welcome to a special joint episode of Mr. Manners Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life and Legal Lads Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Lawful Life. But first, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal inf...
Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is well versus good. It's such a simple little question: How are you? But I've heard from people who feel a twinge of trepidation or even full-blown frustration every time they have to decide whether to say they're go...
Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is well versus good. It's such a simple little question: How are you? But I've heard from people who feel a twinge of trepidation or even full-blown frustration every time they have to decide whether to say they're go...
While I was talking to a parent of one of my third-grade students, another teacher walked by. The mother, remarking how beautiful the woman was, said, If my son had her for a teacher, he wouldn't be able to concentrate. Then she paused and added, Goo...
A: Would you like to order anything else? B: No, I'm good. All we need now is our check. A: The waitress is walking over here with our check even as we speak. B: I have never had bad service at this restaurant, but this time was really exceptional. A...
A: Would you like some more coffee? B: No thanks. I'm full. We need to find our waitress and get our bill. A: The waitress is bringing the bill right now. B: This waitress has really been on top of things, hasn't she? A: Yes, this waitress did a grea...
A: Do you want some dessert? B: No thanks. We just need our check. Have you seen the waitress? A: Oh, here comes our waitress with our check. B: The service here has been really great, don't you think? A: Yes, the service was quite good. B: So, let's...
A: Devi, do you have a favorite place that you would like to go to for your birthday dinner? B: I am kind of at a loss right now to think of some place special. A: I've got a great guidebook here of local restaurants. B: That would be a good place to...
A: Devi, do you have any preference for where you would like to go for dinner for your birthday? B: I don't really know where I want to go. I am having trouble thinking of a particular restaurant. A: There is a great restaurant directory here in the...
A: Hey, Devi, have you thought about where would you like to go to dinner on Friday for your birthday? B: I am not sure. I don't know that many restaurants around here. A: You know, we could look online at the local Internet sites. B: Good. Let's tak...
