Stop Saying "Thank You", It's Incorrect - See The Correct Word And 10 Others.

 Most people feel comfortable using the wrong English word despite knowing the right word to use, only few will correct themselves immediately when they find out they have been using the wrong word for it.


Yes is true that English is not our mother tongue but it doesn't make us to lack knowledge of using the right word to use when speaking it, Am not saying you must be perfect in speaking English but there are some common errors we shouldn't make.

I have able to compiled 10 wrong English we speak everyday with their corrections.

Wrong English
1. Please can you borrow me your pen

Correct English
Please can you help me your pen.

Wrong English
2. Emeka you can't go out now is night already.

Correct English
Emeka you can't go out now is getting darker already.

Wrong English
3. Obinna sent a message for you.

Correct English
Obinna left a message for you.

Wrong English
4. You're too small to indulge in such things

Correct English
You're too young to indulge in such acts.

Wrong English
5. Sorry For being late ?

Correct 
I'm Sorry for being late ?

Wrong English
6. I'm talking from lagos state.

Correct
I'm calling from lagos State.

Wrong English
7. I can't hold it anymore.

Correct word
I can't bear it anymore.

Wrong English 
8. Can i date you?

Correct word
Can i be your lover?

Wrong English
9. You're the cause am here

Correct word
You're the reason am here.

Wrong English
10. Stop talking about me.

Correct word
Stop gossiping about me.

The usage of the "Thank You" is becoming unnecessary annoying, which make it to be common word to most people, most people don't no longer see value in the word "Thank you", instead of using the word "Thank you" use this word instead;

1. Am Grateful.

2. I highly appreciate.

3. I can't thank you enough.

4. I'll be forever in your debt.

5. I own you A lot.

Try it out.

I hope you learnt something new, if you feel there is something that should be added to the list you are free to add yours. if you do not agree with the corrections made above, you're free to share your opinion in comments Boxes.

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