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Your comment about my grammar or spelling error had a grammer or speling error, my friend. Share This Story Of the comments you all shared, the common thread was a strong opinion about some kind of grammar, spelling, usage or speech mistake that drives you bonkers. Some of you will boycott a store with an …

Check out these commonly misused words that many people confuse. Next up in the ever-entertaining “Grammar Guru” series (which has taken on a life of its own*) let’s look at some sets of words that are often confused. Again, I want to emphasize that I’m not an English teacher. I’m an executive recruiter and job …

How a holdover from the days of typewriters inspires fierce loyalty from the masses. One space or two? Why is this even a question? Because it’s a style that has completely changed in the last generation. A little history: When books were set by hand, there was a special wider space that was used between …

You may know how to say these common business words, but do you know how they’re supposed to be spelled? Continuing on with our lively conversations about grammar and spelling, I’ve been compiling a few lists. Today, I offer these eleven sets of homophones that I see misused or misspelled in resumes, cover letters and …