Diner wonders about stepping in to stop harassment
You should convince yourself to stop wondering about this. Let it go. Stitch another version of this, frame it nicely, and put it on your own wall as a tribute to all of your friendships.
Dear Amy: You have fairly graciously published grammatical corrections -- or word-choice corrections -- from readers. Most recently, the phrase "champing" versus "chomping" ("...at the bit") seems to have excited many people.
I recently saw a T-shirt bearing this slogan: "I am silently correcting your grammar."
I wish I had the nerve to wear it!
-- Word Person
Dear Word Person: I always welcome a gentle correction. In this instance, I received hundreds. (Some weren't all that gentle.)
As I've said, the good news is that people are paying close attention. The best news is that there are a lot of people out there who really know their stuff, and aren't afraid to wear that T-shirt.
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(You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: ASKAMY@amydickinson.com. Readers may send postal mail to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or "like" her on Facebook.)
