Dear Editor,

I have several pet peeves frequently seen in newspapers, or heard on radio or television: I wonder if any other people in the valley have similar misuse of words that they find irritating?

1.      “To continue on” – the “on” is not needed.

2.      Something being “different to” or “different than” – correct use being “different from”.

3.      Using “me” or “I” incorrectly when writing or talking about yourself with another person.

4.      Use of “iconic” – now almost an epidemic use – should only apply to something of unique religious status.

Shirley Campbell

Invermere