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You know, the worst thing is, I find myself using improper grammar at times because I think I'll be less intelligible if I observe the formal rules. Aprogeny79's example of ending sentences with propositions is a good example of that. I also do that with pronouns - for example:
(This is random, mind you, I don't have any violent tendencies. At the moment.)
"If I saw an intruder in my home, I'd shoot them."
NO.
"If I saw an intruder in my home, I'd shoot him/her."
or
"If I saw an intruder in my home, I'd shoot him."
(PC bullshit aside, the grammar bible allows one to use the male pronoun when generalizing in a sentence like the above.)
However, I tend to just use the plural generalization, because it seems 'easier' and more 'universal.' I suppose that makes me partly responsible in perpetuating such crimes.
Aprogeny79, I hate typing numbers in names, so I'm going to call you Huey, if you don't mind.
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