Tag: writing

  • Apparently You’re a Jar of Jam, or a Jelly Donut

    Apparently You’re a Jar of Jam, or a Jelly Donut

    I’ve recently noticed many writers referring to people as objects. They might write, for instance, “Mary is a person that loves food.” instead of, “Mary is a person who loves food.” And while my tiny bit of research did turn up the fact that it’s technically acceptable to use this form in some cases, I am someone…