Where Does the Comma Belong?

[Sabato]

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He actually did Christmas songs, I don't see the song under discussion, but I'm sure the whole thing is revolting.

 

[drmilktruck]

The last two posts are funny in that Shatner is Jewish.

 

[Sabato]

The last two posts are funny in that Shatner is Jewish.

I guess this would be more appropriate:

 

[wabash slim]

Headline stated that TV Chef Rachel Ray enjoyed "cooking her children and pets."

I have some good recipes.

 

[Ricochet]

E.g. "all those ready and willing, follow me." This applies to those who are both ready and willing. Not those willing but not ready, or ready but not willing.

In Dutch it’s very common to use “and/or”. Somehow I seldom see it in English. Is the use of a “/“ in punctuation frowned upon?

 

[ruger9]

In Dutch it’s very common to use “and/or”. Somehow I seldom see it in English. Is the use of a “/“ in punctuation frowned upon?

I have not payed attention to how much I see/hear it used, but *I* use it all the time...

 

[wabash slim]

In Dutch it’s very common to use “and/or”. Somehow I seldom see it in English. Is the use of a “/“ in punctuation frowned upon?

Works for me.

 

[Henry]

In Dutch it’s very common to use “and/or”. Somehow I seldom see it in English. Is the use of a “/“ in punctuation frowned upon?

It is used pretty often but I don't see it much used in formal prose. We certainly use it regularly in correspondence and even legal docs. It literally translates to "and or or", but I never see that usage.