Stl Bills Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I'm trying to settle an argument here.....If you were asking the question would you say: "Important to who?" "Important to whom?" And why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 A simple way to find out is to substitute "he" or "him." If it fits as "he," it's who. If it's "him," it's whom. So, by that rule, your example would be "whom." It doesn't always work, but usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Whom because you use whom for objects and who for subject. In "important to whom," your subject is the implied topic of your discussion. On a more helpful note, I've heard grammar geek extraordinairre Bryan Garner describe whom as a creaky old uncle...almost done but still lingering about. Whom's days are just about numbered. It will soon join thou and whilst in the dusty attic of the English language. Basically, use "who" unless you want to sound like a pinky lifting douche. A simple way to find out is to substitute "he" or "him." If it fits as "he," it's who. If it's "him," it's whom. So, by that rule, your example would be "whom." It doesn't always work, but usually. That would work 100% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 That would work 100% of the time. Haha, those damn pinky lifters. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl Bills Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thanks fellas, just won myself $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Now that we're talking grammar what I really hate is the way people use myself, yourself etc. Drives me !@#$ing nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Now that we're talking grammar what I really hate is the way people use myself, yourself etc. Drives me !@#$ing nuts. Myself, I don't have a problem with it. Get over yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Now that we're talking grammar what I really hate is the way people use myself, yourself etc. Drives me !@#$ing nuts. I can't stand entitled/titled and persuade/convince. Those are the two major pet peeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I can't stand entitled/titled and persuade/convince. Those are the two major pet peeves. Mine is the difference between hanged and hung. Pictures are hung, people are hanged. Unless they're hung, I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Myself, I don't have a problem with it. Get over yourself. And it's not a recent thing either. I've noticed it in movies and TV shows from 50 years ago or longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Now that we're talking grammar what I really hate is the way people use myself, yourself etc. Drives me !@#$ing nuts. Well I see myself being above all that. Now it is time to get yourself to the same state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Now that we're talking grammar what I really hate is the way people use myself, yourself etc. Drives me !@#$ing nuts. "Allow myself to introduce...myself" What movie is that from? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Whom's asking? "Allow myself to introduce...myself" What movie is that from? Anyone? Austin Powers? Or was that ripped off from something older? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Whoms on first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 "Allow myself to introduce...myself" What movie is that from? Anyone? Mick Jagger. Sympathy for the devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Mick Jagger. Sympathy for the devil. I lost a bet this past summer, so while out at the bars for a weekend I had to introduce myself to every woman with "Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm a man of wealth and taste." I'd like to say it worked. It didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Whom's asking? Austin Powers? Or was that ripped off from something older? Well, I thought it was Austin Powers, but maybe Jim knows something I don't? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I lost a bet this past summer, so while out at the bars for a weekend I had to introduce myself to every woman with "Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm a man of wealth and taste." I'd like to say it worked. It didn't. Did you make them guess your name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Whoms on first? Whom let the dogs out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I lost a bet this past summer, so while out at the bars for a weekend I had to introduce myself to every woman with "Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm a man of wealth and taste." I'd like to say it worked. It didn't. Do you think it might have been your lack of looks that was the problem? Just kidding as I have no idea if the ladies would deem you to be closer to Brad Pitt or John C Reilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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