Easy For Me to Say

[actaea]

There's this guy at work who mispronounces "pedantic." He says "pendantic," as if referring to something worn around the neck. He uses the word all the time, in place of "condescending," "picky," "contrary," "instructional." It's a favorite on calls with the execs when ranting self-assuredly. While sketching report groupings on the whiteboard. When

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[zamiel]

Remember, if you engage in pedantry, be sure not to screw up the delivery. It's inevitable. :)

[actaea]

Oh, I learned that from fighting with people on the Internet. And ain't it the truth.

[shellpry]

I have a similar situation...my boss says "irregardlessly" and "irregardless". But I just can't get myself to correct him. You know, being my boss and all.

[actaea]

One of my best friends worked for a headstrong boss who did the same thing. He added it to his Microsoft Word dictionary and then used that as proof that it really is a word.

[lordq42]

I remember that... oy, used to drive Phae NUTS.