I'm a big proponent of "someone who..." rather than saying "someone that..."
I know it's grammatically acceptable, I'm saying it's not just a missed opportunity, it's dumbing-down our #language and making our #communications less human. Literally.
Calling a #person "that" demotes us to become just as boring as an #object and not worthy of distinction from same. What are your thoughts, #fediverse?
#grammar #tense #use #personify #personification #human #gender #verb #past #English #writing #style

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How you use your *verb* time on *stage* emphasizing your *verb_branding* is your own $_verb_list.xlsx, init=$_your_verb

alVERBet: What “P” verb is this? (it does NOT end in “Q” or “-ing”) Comment with your guess! #spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

I didn’t expect this one to trip people up more than the previous one! I hope I continue to challenge you! Thanks to everyone who seriously guessed! Stay tuned for the next letter! #spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “O” verb is this? (it does NOT end in “P” or “-ing”) Comment with your guess! #spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

This one was tricky and the response was interesting, to say the least! Thanks to everyone who seriously guessed! Stay tuned for the next letter! #spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “N” verb is this? (it does NOT end in “O” or “-ing”) And “NO” isn’t the answer! Comment with your guess!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

We are now halfway through the alVERBet! Thanks to everyone who commented! Stay tuned for the next letter! #spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “M” verb is this? (it does NOT end in “N” or “-ing”) Comment with your guess!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

We're starting to see some people jump to other sites to make guesses! Think we can fill up the whole grid? Thanks to everyone who commented! Stay tuned for the next letter!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “L” verb is this? (it does NOT end in “M” or “-ing”) Comment with your guess!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

A lot of people thought this word was gonna be ‘kick’! So what do you think the next one will actually be? Thanks to everyone who commented! Stay tuned for the next letter!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “K” verb is this? (it does NOT end in '-ing') Comment with your guess!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

The people who answered thought it was easy. Am I making these too easy? Do I need to step up? Thanks to everyone who commented! Stay tuned for the next letter!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “J” verb is this? (it does NOT end in 'K' or '-ing') Comment with your guess!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

Threads AND Cara come back! This is very interesting to see which communities respond to the animations! Thanks to everyone who commented! Stay tuned for the next letter!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “I” verb is this? (it does NOT end in 'I' or '-ing') Comment with your guess!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

And now Threads has entered the arena! Can the other socials catch up and fill up the grid? Thanks to everyone who commented! Stay tuned for the next letter!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet

alVERBet: What “H” verb is this? (it does NOT end in 'I' or '-ing') Comment with your guess!
#spiffy #spiffyinfo #alphabet #abc #alverbet #verb #animated #animation #series #aftereffects #ae #illustrator #sesamestreet