Is it the way they speak?

[Redheadthere]

There seems to be an increase in the using of the word "of" in some written sentences why people clearly means "have". This is so annoying to read. Is anyone able to shed light as to why this is?

[craft1948]

I find it niggling but not enough to actually post about it. Some people type the way they speak...........

[Redheadthere]

I of course mean`t to write; When people clearly means have

[Redheadthere]

Just wanted to hear the views of others craft1948

[HowardKennitby]

Lack of education? Lack of proper instruction in school?

[The Builder]

I guess it's no more than when "should have" is said quickly, it becomes "should uv"

[Prudie]

I think lots of people genuinely believe 'of' is correct.

[MarkRae]

Definitely agree about the appalling standard of eduction these days.

[craft1948]

Sorry Red I wasn't getting at you :-)

[Kathyan]

It's one of my pet hates! 'Should of' instead of should have and another one is the use of the word 'been' instead of being. Really annoying when you have been taught the correct ways!

[ChuckFickens]

It doesn't really concern me too much, as long as the meaning of a sentence is clear the precise grammar and spelling isn't that important.

(Mainly because mine is terrible:))

[ChuckFickens]

Though I hate txt speak!

[MarkRae]

> the precise grammar and spelling isn't that important.

And there we have it! One of the principal reasons why our country has gone to the dogs...

[Arksided]

I'd have typed this correctly but of course I can't. However it is a regional thing I believe. poor grammar is accepted as a new luggage... din't you know about internet lingerie and txt spoke. (I Jest)

You lucky person if that's whats annoying you.

[237SJ]

I agree with The Builder. It sounds like it might have come about due to "should have" being abreviated to "should `uv". It doesn`t particularly annoy me though unlike "I was sat", "We were sat". That really grates.

[ChuckFickens]

Don't get me wrong, Mark. I know it is important in a lot of cases, if I was writing a cover letter for a job I'd make absolutely sure the grammar and spelling was correct. But... This is an Internet forum, not an exam.

[micmak]

A tad harsh don't you think Mark.

[MarkRae]

It's the same language, though, no matter where it's used!

[Kathyan]

When I was at school (a long time ago!) if we spelt a word wrong, we had to write it out at least 10 times so we would know how to spell it correctly. Now I don't think teachers mark on spelling and grammar, more on the content, which I think is wrong.

[cazzz1975]

I quite often hear older people use some quite suspect wording as well, I'm assuming they are recipients of the better grammar and spelling style of education.

[ChuckFickens]

I disagree, informal and/or casual use of language is perfectly acceptable in an informal and/or situation as long as the meaning is clear.