Being overly critical of others is one of the many signs of old age. Being critical of the way "youngsters" use language is my weak point. If language criticism were wine, I would be a raving alcoholic by now. I see errors, solecisms, and mishaps, everywhere. What is happening? Is it a lack of instruction? A lack of interest? An I-don´t-give-a-damn attitude people sport nowadays? It may be the idea that, as native speakers, they can trample on the language with impunity. Whatever. Their loss. As I have limited time, I will let them "learn" themselves and tender my garden with my friend Candide.
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