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But, I didn't follow the exclamation mark with anything. It was preceded by the question mark. So, by what you're saying, ?! should be fine, as the ! is still terminal.

Thanks bud. I actually wasn't comfortable with the ?! but it seemed like the most correct choice, as it was an exclamatory question. But, I like what you said better, and I appreciate the correction/input. Is there ever a time when the ?! choice is actually more appropriate to use, or can the rule of using just ! be…

I haven't read all the posts but this is a very good chart. When you do get to the macros step, you have some flexibility. That said, here is what a lot of lifters/bodybuilders tend to go with: 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight. If you weigh 150 pounds, that's 150g of protein per day. In my case, that makes protein 40%…

If it has to be used, it would be y'all - a contraction of you all.

I don't really know what you're looking for, but I highly recommend BLS for anyone who's interested in a better physique. It helps with a lot with not only training and nutrition, but the intangibles as well - overcoming mental barriers that prevent so many from making progress and maintaining it. I knew most of what I…

Me? Yes. Hard.

We are but a ragged few against an army of those armed to the teeth with excuses and logical fallacies. SPARTANS! WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION?!

On the topic of reading comprehension which I alluded to earlier: He did not say that others were not in the wrong. Right. He and I weren't discussing that. I didn't claim he did say that. He just said that you were wrong as well. He did say that, yes. My point was: A. I'm actually not wrong because the error in my…

I'm not expecting you to read every post in the thread, but I've already explained that the error of my username is deliberate (also ignoring that apostrophes aren't available to use in usernames). But even so, let's say that your post provided me with a stunning revelation: that this whole time I was unknowingly…

I'm honored to be the subject of your 3333rd post!

Exactly. Maybe my next discussion should be Advanced Reading Comprehension Lesson.

I'm seeing a lot of arguments that take this rough shape: People exist who can be categorized as one or more of the following:* those who don't speak English as a primary language * those who have a learning disability * those who grow up in a culture different from mine * those who grow up disadvantaged and this implies…

Literally minutes of my life I'll never get back. The horror!

All of these people are completely wrong. Almost all of my diet consists of clean eating. In the morning I have a bowl of soap, followed by a snack of dish detergent. I drink a gallon of bleach a day, and often chase that down with ammonia. For lunch and dinner I make a shake out of windex and Ajax household cleaner. This…

*Grabs popcorn*

There it is! Nice! OP this is what I was talking about, read this.

I used to take the short way everywhere. Now I take the long way! I park far out in the lot (also has the advantage of preventing door dings). I use bathrooms at work that are farther away.

Someone post that flow chart. OP, when someone posts a big flow chart, read it.

Oreos and their derivative desserts are objectively amazing, but you're not looking for a discussion about that. You've made your mind up, and you're just hoping a whole bunch of people agree with you so you can feel better about your preference. You're not hoping for a meaningful exchange. That's the very definition of a…

Oh stop it, you're making me blush!

I'm happy to help.

I'm finding that people will defend bad English much harder than I'll defend correct English, which is interesting.

* You shouldn't be taking me seriously anyway, unless you want to. * I'm quite aware of the grammatical issue of my screen name and did it anyway as a personal joke. I'm as annoyed with the wrong use of its as I am with hearing the tiresome phrase it's not the heat it's the humidity that gets ya har har. My screen name…

I welcome differences in opinion, and I respect yours. Personally, I want my doctor to be able to spell. I also asked a physician I know if he feels people care whether or not doctors use proper spelling/grammar. His response was that "it matters to people who know better."

My friend, I never said anybody should be barred from anything, nor did I imply it. I didn't even ask anyone to stop making errors, and I certainly don't expect to stop seeing them. I didn't make any assertions about anybody's intelligence, background, culture, anything! I did say that you'll be taken more seriously in the…

I don't lose sleep over such errors, nor do I go out of my way to call out any individuals for their mistakes. I don't use such mistakes as a basis to try and refute someone's argument, and the only arguments I attempt to refute (on MFP) are those that encourage poor or dangerous dietary/fitness habits. But, after seeing…

Yes because there are so many versions of "English", and they all differ wildly when it comes to these particular spelling and grammar quirks. To answer your question, as this is a US-based site, I'm referring to the rules and conventions governing the use of formal English in the United States.

That's ultra advanced!

I appreciate the different opinion on this, and ignoring the author's good spelling and grammar in an article defending poor spelling and grammar, I'd like to say something about this excerpt: So if I crap on Jonny’s spelling, I’m either reinforcing an oppressive status quo, or picking on a person with a disability, or…

This thorough and earnest answer made me giggle a bit. While this is a good answer to the specific question OP is asking in the title, I don't get the impression she's looking for tips about general social behavior. If I'm right, she's asking about how to handle the specific situation within the party involving food, and…