Imagine being corrected by someone who’s dead wrong! I’ve been there, and it’s infuriating! Recently, I watched an episode of Bae U’s “Curiosity Made Me Ask” where a guest swooped in to correct the host’s English usage in a condescending manner. The debate was about “a honest” vs. “an honest”. This sparked memories of my primary school days when a teacher embarrassingly told me I mispronounced my own name. I was skeptical then, and I still am when people correct me without proof.
I didn’t argue or agree back then, but fast forward to secondary school, I discovered the teacher was wrong all along when I learned to check transcriptions. I felt like going to the past to give her a piece of my mind!
Today, I still accept different pronunciations of my name, but I don’t tolerate incorrect corrections. When it comes to language, I believe you should respect people.
In language, humility and proof are essential. That’s why I’m passionate about promoting thoughtful discussions and exploring the world of language together.
The Question: “An honest opinion” or “A honest opinion”?
We’ll dive into this in our next post. Stay tuned for the answer!
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Your name sef dey controversial. Mirakul Mirakul, mirikul, na which one..
But I understand where you’re coming from, I’ve been in similar situation, thinking back now, I suppose go wipe some people cord for neck
One day, we’ll get to pile up the list and give them confirm dragging.
“Mirikul” or what did I just read?😂😂
This is a great read, well done.
It’s best to keep quiet when unsure, but some people are confident in error. Oftentimes, the right person would even begin to question the validity of what they know.
Exactly 💯
Best to keep quiet when unsure.