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Grammar Geek  #376777  Fri, 08 Jun 07 07:11 PM

As for using the pronoun "you" the problem is it doesn't have concordance with the antecedent "Fun Club members". Can you explain how you believe "Fun Club members" (third person) can take a second person pronoun in the subsequent sentence?

Exactly as Nona sees it.

Acme employees can come enjoy out annual picnic next Saturday! The senior staff will serve you from the buffet line. (It's implied that you are one of the Acme employees.)

The Fun Club is in for a treat. The gardeners will show you their secrets. (It's implied that you are one of the Fun Club members.)

  
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Bokeh  #376883  Fri, 08 Jun 07 11:58 PM
 Grammar Geek wrote:
The Fun Club is in for a treat. The gardeners will show you their secrets. (It's implied that you are one of the Fun Club members.)
I'm not convinced. To me, implied or otherwise, it's just bad English.
  
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