"And" is such a better word than "but"

[bradly1101]

(IMO)

Which sounds better to you?

"You look great but there's lipstick on your teeth."
"You look great and there's lipstick on your teeth."

You want to compliment, but, er, and, you don't want her heading out to the dance floor with the lipsticked chompers.

One sounds like the two observations are exclusive, the other less so (to me).

Knowing I prefer 'and' also affects my wording.

Rather than saying, "...but you haven't done the dishes," becomes, "...and the dishes need to be done" (less accusatory and judgmental IMO)

Just my (probably meaningless) two cents.

 

[Darwin333]

There is no buttsex without but...

 

[shortylickens]

 

[Zanovar]

Unsalted Butter obviously

 

[sandorski]

"but" is better. "and" is weird and inaccurately communicates why you mentioned it.

 

[Alpha One Seven]

(IMO)

Which sounds better to you?

"You look great but there's lipstick on your teeth."
"You look great and there's lipstick on your teeth."

You want to compliment, but, er, and, you don't want her heading out to the dance floor with the lipsticked chompers.

One sounds like the two observations are exclusive, the other less so (to me).

Knowing I prefer 'and' also affects my wording.

Rather than saying, "...but you haven't done the dishes," becomes, "...and the dishes need to be done" (less accusatory and judgmental IMO)

Just my (probably meaningless) two cents.

The two words are not interchangeable and have different meanings.

 

[bradly1101]

There is no buttsex without but...

...andsex isn't bad except for the weirdo lighting.

 

[bradly1101]

lights out, the medicine does the job, laughter is the reward

 

[bradly1101]

Unsalted Butter obviously

yes, you know my blood pressure

 

[Zanovar]

Shit Im nervous.

 

[Zanovar]

I should carry on i suppose erm

 

[Zanovar]

nvm was nonsense

 

[Zanovar]

i need a big drink/smoke

 

[Alpha One Seven]

... and a lobotomy.

 

[Zanovar]

... and a lobotomy.

You bent over.all you were good for.

 

[bradly1101]

I guess this should go under, "Things I've learned that work for me." My brain is leaking.

Some others:

Grammatically, it's easy to see where commas go by just the pause in your voice/mind as you'd say it (and of course there are pretty complex rules with exceptions, English keeps you on your toes). People always hear, "Commas are overused." It seems that that has resulted in their under-use. Making some sentences difficult to read one time through it can be awkward.

This comma rule always applies: Commas only come after first dependent clauses if they are six words or longer. Having been to Tallahassee I can say it's great.

He and she/him and her is similarly uncomplicated if you take one away. "Here him and her are" is wrong.

Apostrophes always come after numbers and acronyms when pluralizing. "I like the old 540s." Do I like the 's' model only? What about 540is? 540i's is clearer.

Stuff from along the way from teachers I've had.

Less than two cents.

 

[bradly1101]

Shit Im nervous.

Deep breaths. Big exhales work wonders.

One of the keys to unlock the door to happiness is low expectations.
.
Lower.
.
No, lower still.
.
There you go.

 

[bradly1101]

nvm was nonsense

NVMe is not. Nonsense is always welcome.

 

[bradly1101]

i need a big drink/smoke

I always knew they were sparkin' up doobies in Margaritaville.

 

[Zanovar]

Deep breaths. Big exhales work wonders.

One of the keys to unlock the door to happiness is low expectations.
Lower.
No, lower still.
There you go.

Im still fucking nervouus.,you dont have to be a twat,it heelps

 

[bradly1101]

... and a lobotomy.

Turn on the TV.

 

[Zanovar]

lololool tis is starting to fucking bore me.

 

[Zanovar]

im watching

 

[Zanovar]

10 mins
im ouut for a few days

 

[Darwin333]

Im still fucking nervouus.,you dont have to be a twat,it heelps

You should definitely have that smoke bud.