Those who most criticize others least like to be criticized. Those who criticize others most least like to be criticized. Are my sentences correct? Which is better, if so? Thanks.

the elements are not equal Understand but one thing: "not only a matter of A but (also a matter) of B" introduces the equivalence of elements which, as you can see, are "a matter of A" and "a matter of B", the

I find the repetition of about inadvisable Thanks again. I understand what you are saying. However, in an example of your sentence, placing 'not only' after 'a matter of' may lead to the construction of 'a matter of A and

Thanks for alternatives, Gleb_Chebrikoff, and I missed 'also' Does my sentence sound unnatural to you? Here's the source , from which I took two sentences and wanted to combine them.

Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar but about understanding the culture in which it is spoken. Is my sentence correct? Thanks.

I think 'kinds' (plural) is needed because of 'are' and 'many'. I suppose 'foods' indicates 'food products'.

A house full of girls can be pretty scary on its own. But add a demented serial killer, and you've got yourself a slasher film. Could you please tell me what the underlined part means? Is 'add a demented serial killer' in the

parallelism Great! I understand! Thanks, Barb.

The original is fine. By 'the original' you mean 'Your father is smart, your mother is smart, and therefore you are smart.', right? Thanks, Barb.

Thanks, Gordon and Abc4efg. I agree with both of you. I actually thought it was a comma splice initially, and perhaps I would avoid leaving out the first 'and'.