"No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money." Samuel Johnson.
September 07, 2008, 19:43
Kalleh
Not sure that's the right one, Bob, but it's funny anyway.
I also found one funny today...and somewhat relevant to Wordcraft; I hope the correct one shows up. It's about poets usually being found in the collection agencies' deadbeat file.
September 08, 2008, 00:54
BobHale
Try it again.
"No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money." Samuel Johnson.
September 10, 2008, 19:23
Kalleh
Ah, now I see. Of course "can I" would be wrong, too. I wonder what Calvin wants.
September 24, 2008, 21:11
Kalleh
Nathan Bierma weighs in on "Can I have change for a $100 bill?"
September 24, 2008, 21:40
arnie
I don't know for sure, but I think the "Can I/May I?" issue is more to the front in America. Virtually everyone here in the UK uses "Can I?" when seeking permission. Many of us are quite well aware that "May I" is favoured, but use "can" anyway; using "may" sounds very formal and old-fashioned.
Build a man a fire and he's warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he's warm for the rest of his life.
September 26, 2008, 19:01
Kalleh
Except for those whom z would call the peevologists, I think it's the same here, too, arnie.
