You thank the waiter for getting you an extra soft drink, and he replies, “No problem.”  You see a young mother who is trying to open her car door and, at the same time, is carrying a bag of groceries in one arm and is holding her baby in the other arm.  You open the car door for her, and she says, “Oh, thank you.  I really have my hands full.”  You smile and say, “No problem.”  A shopper in a large grocery store for the first time asks a clerk where to find a certain item.  Instad of telling her, the clerk takes her directly to the aisle and shelf where the item is located.  The shopper, somewhat surprised at being so graciously helped in a large chain store, says to the clerk, “I really appreciate your assistance.  Thank you.”  The clerk responds, “No problem.” Read more…

The Big Ten of Grammar is an easy-to-use handbook that highlights the top ten grammatical errors that people frequently make.  You’ll be amazed at how many mistakes people unknowingly make in everyday conversation and writing.  Only 135 pages, this reference guide is perfect for people with busy personal and professional lives who want to “brush up” on their grammar without having to find their way through complicated grammar books.  It is organized, formatted, and referenced in a way that makes it very easy to learn and to use, and it is based on scholarly research.  In no time at all, you’ll be speaking and writing more accurately.

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