Quote Originally Posted by bbshriver View Post
The purpose of language is to convey an idea from one person to another. Many of us would like to delineate an image of being well educated, articulate, and classy.

This is accomplished by observing the formal rules of language, proper vocabulary and the avoidance of ambiguity.
HAHA - is that the purpose of language? That's good to know.

The more pedantic one gets over the misuse of words (and the telling of others about it) the more they look like a snobby, pretentious . Some people then develop the exact reverse image of a well educated, articulate and classy gentleman.



and exactly what do you mean by "avoiding ambiguity"?