He's not right because he's Stephen Fry (video), but it bears thinking about. I reserve the right to agree and disagree in parts.
Well, I concur with him but I'm on record as anti-presciptivist. Also, I find the kind of pedantry that Fry dislikes to be dull and contrary to the livelier impulses in language that he espouses.
But Fry argues against needing language "correct" on business signs, and then argues for correct language in a professional environment. When did a business become unprofessional? Ralph's isn't in my basement.
ita - it's possible that meeting notices get sent to his junk/spam folder. Or that he doesn't realize what they are. Or he ignores e-mail. Or, possibly, he's a jerk.
No, he read the invite. He accepted the meeting. He just chose not to send a response when he added it to his calendar. There are four people invited to the meeting. He's the guest of honour. I will not be overwhelmed by email traffic. Keep a meeting organiser informed, will you?
I rarely, if ever, send a response with my meeting acceptances.
I'm "at work". As in, we are having a craft fair today and I have a table set-up. Also have the work computer set-up. Will try to juggle. I've sold two ornaments so far. The gal with the embroidered toilet paper is back. Her table is directly across from me.
Man, it is chilly in the office today. I am wearing two sweaters and my infinity scarf and only just feel warm enough.
We got a big snow drop last night and it is still coming down. It a beautiful backdrop for the fair. I just hope the roads are clear when it is time to go home.
I never send a response if I'm just accepting. If declining I probably would
Is this in Outlook that you don't send responses? Because if I don't get a response, I can't tell if you're coming or not. Isn't it important that they know? What am I missing?
It is in outlook, but it means I hit "accept" and it just sends that I've accepted the meeting, no like "do excited for this meeting!" text or anything.