My mom hassled me constantly on grammarAs did mine.
As much as I hated it growing up, I am most certainly happy that she did. Especially when I hear people speak in the business world, made up words & all.
Simply having a decent command of English is a big advantage in the competitive marketplace. I'm continually amazed at the limited vocabulary of the average person, and I am certain that my ability to write and communicate intelligently has earned me a lot of jobs, promotions, and money over the years.
Thanks mom, for drilling me with stuff like "you lay something down and it lies there."