I worked with Peter in the tight knit community that was the newsroom. There I’ve broken my silence. I can vouch for his pedantry. Or perhaps I should say that historically-speaking he was legendary; a veritable icon of linguistic correctitude. I never did get that invite to your leaving do…
A wise man reminded me of the difference between invite/invitation and I’ve been on a mission ever since. Usually provoking quizzical looks, tuts and disdain! I however remain committed to inviting someone with an invitation….
I worked with Peter in the tight knit community that was the newsroom. There I’ve broken my silence. I can vouch for his pedantry. Or perhaps I should say that historically-speaking he was legendary; a veritable icon of linguistic correctitude. I never did get that invite to your leaving do…
A wise man reminded me of the difference between invite/invitation and I’ve been on a mission ever since. Usually provoking quizzical looks, tuts and disdain! I however remain committed to inviting someone with an invitation….
Sent before finishing. It’s noble work, Nick, but in the end, I don’t think people really care about the invite/invitation issue…..
But I bet people don’t really want to listen