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Bookmark or Share- Origin of going "number 1" or "number 2" in the bathroomI was wondering about the origin of using the terms "number one" and "number two" for going to the bathroom (for those unaware, number one is urinating, number two is defecating, at least in the US...
- Where do you put the suffix when listing the last name first?Use a comma before Jr. and Sr., but treat II and III according to the person’s preference. Within a sentence, always use a comma after Jr. and Sr., but use a comma after II and III only if they are preceded by a comma.
- "Todo list" or "to-do list" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchangeto-do (plural to-dos)... 2. A task that has been noted as one that must be completed, especially on a list. My to-do list has been growing longer every day. And: Noun todo (plural todos) (US) A task yet to be done; an item on a to-do list. You can use whichever you want, but be consistent.
- The whys and the hows - English Language & Usage Stack ExchangeHere are the dos and don’ts of blogging. I’ve written 25 thank-yous. BUT. I’m tired of all his maybe ...
- Do you really answer "How do you do?" with "How do you do?"You could also say it this way: "how do you do" back has been replaced with an equally meaningless reply. It is just an exterior change of convention; etiquette demands that you give only one answer when asked about your well-being in somewhat formal situations: you are doing well, thank you.
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