I like this:
Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading.
One of many items of wisdom from that prolific memer, Anonymous.
And if someone misspells a word, I guess that means they learned it by hearing it.
I know what you’re thinking. How is “memer” pronounced?
And what acts did auto do?
I have a busy evening in front of me. Here, you get what you pay for.
Two comments on the original posting, from Michael Jennings, and me in reply:
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“Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading.”
I will point out that you have done this to me.
Posted by Michael Jennings on 21 February 2019
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Apologies.
The rules you notice are the ones you feel tempted to break, but accept as good ones.
Posted by Brian Micklethwait on 22 February 2019