Commander Benson replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?

I suspect that I may be on to a new development in how our American society dresses.
About seven weeks ago, just before I subjected myself to my other knee replacement, the Good Mrs. Benson and I decided to go out to an upscale restaurant for a…"
Apr 17
Commander Benson replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Grammar Cop

To the last generation (at least), "they" as a singular pronoun (with the plural-form verb) genuinely sounds less odd than the use of "he" to include women. 
 
I must agree with you there, Mr. DeLuzio.  The current generation and the one before it…"
Apr 17
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?
"I had a similar experience this past NYE. Tracy and I met another couple at a relatively upscale restaurant. For this occasion I wore an ascot rather than a traditional tie, but there were other men there wearing ball caps and shorts."
Apr 17
JD DeLuzio replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?
"Interesting. I wore a bow tie (very) occasionally in the late 80s. In recent years I've only worn them with a tuxedo, and I've only had a couple of occasions for that.  My day-to-day tends to be informal and casual. However, we went to an upscale…"
Apr 17
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?
"Suspender Store
That's an interesting site. I never considered other colors (mine are black), but now I am.
In return, I direct you to The Bow Tie Club.
Back in the '90s, just before my office went business casual, I switched to bow ties. I bought…"
Apr 16
JD DeLuzio replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?
"Hmmm.... I have a friend who has gone the suspender route. I never really thought about it because they're not my thing, but now I'm curious about where, say, he shops for suspenders. "
Apr 16
Commander Benson replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Grammar Cop

The back-and-forth of the posts on this page regarding the use of they as a singular adverb underscores why it's unwise to do so.  Because there's no way to do so without it coming across as awkward.
This is more than just Commander "Troglodyte"…"
Apr 16
Commander Benson replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?

I opted for the Suspender Store's braces made of grosgrain.  I eschewed elastic suspenders; they provide a firmer hold at first, but eventually will lose their elasticity.  Silk suspenders violated the law of diminishing returns; they aren't that…"
Apr 16
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?
"Admittedly I didn't look that hard. (I didn't look online at all.)"
Apr 16
Commander Benson replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?

I'm surprised you had difficulty finding suspenders that affixed to suspender buttons.  When I decided to dive into suspenders, I searched among several providers at first, but then decided on the Suspender Store (www.suspenderstore.com).  It has…"
Apr 16
Commander Benson replied to Jeff of Earth-J's discussion Grammar Cop

While I've been recuperating from the total knee replacement on my other leg (doing well, thank you; I ditched the walker after ten days and got rid of the cane last week), I've had time to think of various words and phrases under this topic that…"
Apr 16
Jeff of Earth-J replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?
"For my dress pants, I use the attachable suspender buttons.  They grip to the trousers with a remarkable hold, but don't damage the fabric.
I will definitely look into those. (As a matter of fact, I already have. Now I need to buy some new…"
Apr 13
ClarkKent_DC replied to Commander Benson's discussion You're Wearing That?
"I witnessed this very thing recently, when my family gathered at a Red Lobster. As we were leaving, we saw a young couple enter. The young lady clearly took this occasion seriously, with her hair and makeup done very nicely, wearing a very nice…"
Apr 12
Commander Benson replied to PowerBook Pete, the Mad Mod's discussion Anything, Everything, or Nothing At All
"Good luck with your session under the knife, my friend."
Mar 15
Commander Benson replied to PowerBook Pete, the Mad Mod's discussion Anything, Everything, or Nothing At All

I'm sure Commander Benson has these issues at hand and can tell us more. I'll tell you what I know in the meantime . . .
This part of the discussion arose just as I got home from the total knee replacement on my other leg.  Between my temporary…"
Mar 15
Commander Benson replied to Cavaliere (moderator emeritus)'s discussion What are you watching right now?

It's on this board.  I've gone back and re-read it a couple of times.
 
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Mar 4
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