Here is the thing... the person saying this is my Principal!! I teach at a very diverse school and many of the African American students also say "mines" and it drives me crazy! I am constantly correcting them, but it is hard when the Principal says it too! She has said this on morning announcements, in faculty meetings, and even types it in emails. Almost daily she talks about things we will be doing "on tomorrow" or things we did "on yesterday". She is a very educated woman, but it is hard for me to respect her when she doesn't use proper grammar! Am I crazy for thinking this way? I can't tell you how badly I want SOMEONE to bring this to her attention. Does this bother anyone else?
2006-11-07 13:58:37 · 7 answers · asked by Teacher 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I am not racist. You do not know me or the kids I teach. I do, however, teach English and have a certain level of expectation in my Administrators. Perhaps if you were a teacher, you would better understand how it is hard to teach children proper English. Although I won't go so far as to say that I speak "perfect" English, I do come close. I certainly don't say the aforementioned words and phrases.
2006-11-07 14:10:04 · update #1
Yes, incorrect speech always bothers me, especially from those who know better, because it shows shows stupidity on their part instead of ignorance. Ignorance is when you lack knowledge, so that prevents you from knowing if something is incorrect. Stupidity is when you have the knowledge that something is incorrect, but you do it anyway.
I also hate it when people say "ax" instead of "ask".
Edit: Something for people to note who judge you harshly for having these standards:
The entire purpose of language is to allow people to more precisely communicate with one another. When you tear a language apart you set about destroying an effective means of communication. How do you expect people to understand you if they don't know what you are talking about? And if people continue to butcher the language, then how do you expect to be able to understand them later?
2006-11-07 14:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you could do is write an anonymous letter and send it to her and the rest of the faculty. Either leave it on their desks or put it in their box if you have cubby boxes for each teacher. Make sure to give one to yourself and read it so nobody suspects who did it! Just nicely inform them that being in their positions they should try and use proper grammar and inform them of the mistakes that bother you. You could even sign it off as -The Grammar Police.
2006-11-07 14:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy Cat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you....how can this person educate youngsters and set an example if she, herself had trouble speaking in a correct manner.
Maybe you need to bring it to her attention, unfortunately many black ppl. will call you a racist (even if you are black yourself)
You need to stand up for what is right, and not listen to this nonsense anymore.
2006-11-07 14:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Poor grammar drives me crazy, too. I can add to your list with my personal pet peeves: 'over my house' and 'ahight' (all right, but I have no idea how to spell the way it is said!)
2006-11-07 14:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've never heard those phrases used, but I would find them annoying. "All the futher" is one of my particular pet peeves.
2006-11-07 15:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by valkyria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called Ebonics.
2006-11-07 14:02:59 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. Chayel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well sounds to me ur just racist..... just get over it.....
2006-11-07 14:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋