Do You Correct People Who Mispronounce or Use a Word Incorrectly?

[spencers]

my friend corrected my saying of acrylamide in a casual conversation

people say amide different ways

 

[Dburr]

Of course. But only because I'm an expert pronounciator!

 

[intent]

A friend of mine pointed out it's espresso, not "expresso". He was not amused by my proof that it's in the dictionary as well.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by intent

A friend of mine pointed out it's espresso, not "expresso". He was not amused by my proof that it's in the dictionary as well.
Reminds me of the rare occasions when I stop in Starbucks for a coffee only to be corrected by the clerk that the size I ask for is called a Grande.

 

[willpower]

Originally Posted by Dburr

Of course. But only because I'm an expert pronounciator!

Cunning linguist?

 

[Teacher]

Originally Posted by willpower

Cunning linguist?

Colonel Angus?

 

[RSS]

^^^Boys ... do watch your language!

 

[HomerJ]

Originally Posted by spencers

my friend corrected my saying of acrylamide in a casual conversation people say amide different ways
You had a casual conversation about acrylamide? (I say it uh-krill-uh-my-d, how do you say it?) That reminds me of the debate about the pronunciation of apoptosis.

 

[bigboy]

I literally got into a fist fight with my older brother.

An astonishing assault ensued. Possibly why I can't remember the word that caused it all. Might have been niche...

 

[coltboy75]

"Irregardless" of what people think, it is not polite to correct someone.