RR, I know exactly what you mean,and if Im honest I agree with you.
Unfortunatley,however, we appear to live in a society that encourages all of us to 'take shortcuts' in order to get on.............and that includes the 'bastardisation' (SP) of the English Language................very sad,but alas true and its becoming the norm rather too quickly for me!
Maybe its an 'age' related thing, or maybe Im just a grumpy old fart
............no reply needed!!