proper grammar and proper spelling are together so sexy ! what do you think?

Well, I do appreciate the spirited discussion. Thank you all! I can also appreciate your thoughts on the use of proper grammar. Unfortunately, as court reporters we are required to write exactly what we hear, hence the name

I feel as though the AmE vs. BrE distinction is largely exaggerated by non-native English speakers. In reality, the language itself is 99% the same (the only real differences are pronunciation and a few minor variations in spelling); and the