How do you thank someone for correcting you?

Depending on the situation, it would be better to say or write, “Thank you for providing me with the correct information” (less concise, but neutral in tone) or “Thank you for clarifying that for me.” In American English, at least, an informal, friendly way to acknowledge correction is “Thanks for setting me straight.”

What do you call someone who constantly corrects you?

Originally Answered: What do you call a person who is always correcting everyone? The nice word is perfectionist. Others terms are obsessive, precious, pedantic or pedant.

Should you correct people’s grammar?

But remember that an essential part of good communication is building good relationships, and correcting people’s grammar without asking often hurts relationships rather than helping them. Instead of correcting others’ grammar, try modeling good grammar in your own spoken and written communication.

How do you say thank you after a mistake?

“Thank you for pointing out my mistake. I appreciate the opportunity to develop myself.” I would say, “My bad! Thanks for letting me know!” I feel that “My bad!” or “My mistake!” or even “Oopsie!” removes both defensiveness and sarcasm.

How do you thank someone for correcting your mistake email?

“Thank you. I appreciate your help.” “My bad, Thanks.” In short, keep it short — admit the mistake and thank them for helping.

Do you correct other people’s grammar?

Polite, secure people do not correct other people’s grammar. If they have the meaning of what one is saying in conversation, most listeners will overlook slight errors. Unfortunately, we don’t always talk with “most listeners.”

What happens when a grammar bully corrects Your Grammar?

Behind all grammar corrections, back-handed compliments, and “it’s-only-a-joke” jibes lies hidden anger. When a Grammar Bully corrects your grammar (especially strangers online), you can rest assured that you are not the cause of his anger. Your word usage was simply the trigger of that anger.

What do you call a person who tries to correct grammar?

Generally, we call them “Grammar Nazi”. A person who relentlessly tries to correct the grammar. But they are not necessarily bad or rude people (provided they act like a prick). Some people have certain kind of pet peeves where they can’t digest the words being misspelled or used in an inappropriate manner.

Is it snobbish to correct someone’s grammar?

Generally you call such a person a Grammar Nazi, however such people do have the best intentions when we take it upon ourselves to correct someone’s grammar. It is not being snobbish or being a know it all , although often such people are perceived in such a wrong manner.