[skookum55]

I rarely go to Starbucks. Despite living in the Seattle metro area, I've probably visited them and bought something fewer than a dozen times. I, too, refuse to use their lemming-like language. I just ask for a coffee, and its never been a problem. Being forced to use their patented phrases is akin to being forced to advertize for them by wearing their T-shirt.

The prof may well be a Democrat and not charming, but one has to respect an English professor for using and standing up for the use of proper English. That's more support for our culture than anything I've seen an admitted Democrat do.

[scott7278]

Not starting a conflict here, but I’m curious as to how saying “without butter or cheese” violates proper English. It was simply something she didn’t want to say. She wouldn’t humble herself, probably raised her voice, and the police were called.

How is that standing up for the use of proper English?