What’s in the overuse of “for me”?
This week in the Daily Telegraph there have been a number of letters regarding the use of the phrase: “Can you just fill in this form for me?” I am not sure where the debate started but this drivel is often used in the surgeries of doctors and dentists and also in council offices.
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Telegraph readers, rightly, plainly feel that “please” would be a better substitute for “for me” and I must say that I agree. It is time we developed better manners and learnt to use English correctly.
I agree absolutely. What’s in it for ME is all part of the “I’m alright Jack but gimme MORE” culture.