Sep 7, 2011 · "John" is sometimes used as slang for a bathroom or a toilet. I'm curious, what is the origin of this usage?

Mar 10, 2014 · 36 Jim, John, and I is a plural subject, so it requires the plural verb are. I often becomes me as the subject in informal Standard English, but you should use I in writing. If it is …

Apr 12, 2017 · More recently, besides John/Jane Doe, certain names have come to be associated with qualifying information regarding the anonymous person, where that might be of value; …

The main difference between lying and not using a comma in "Thanks, John", in your analogy, is that lying is a deliberate act of deception that often has negative consequences for the person …

Apr 22, 2016 · Which of these is in the correct format? Good morning, John. Or Good morning John.

Sep 18, 2017 · There have been many questions on this exchange about when to use phrases such as "John and I" vs. "John and me". The answer seems to be you that you use "John and …

May 4, 2015 · It is formally correct to say 'with John and me' or 'with me and John', but the first one is the preferred style in print or in school (as Peter and John said). 'with me and John' …

Apr 16, 2020 · Definitely include the comma. 'Good morning' is the declarative statement, the core of the sentence fragment. 'John' is a qualifier, a separate add-on that clarifies who speaker is …

Dec 27, 2014 · The semi-Anglicised Sean is formed by removing the fada (accute accent) from the Irish name Seán. It is a Gaelicisation (more specific than Hibernisation) of the Norman …

Hello, John, It was fun to see ... with a comma after the Hello. I am wondering when a comma there is appropriate. I see this question Where should the comma be placed in the salutation …