Quote Originally Posted by NYCBlue View Post
I understand that. But still, why? Before you have something, you have to get it. I'll never fully understand why people are so bothered about what language other people use. What a waste of time and energy.
No you don't.

Not in a coffee shop.

Someone else (who works there) gets it for you.

I think some of us get 'bothered' by misuse of language because it can be lazy, nonsensical or perverse.

When it doesn't have to be!

Now, on to double negatives.....