in_a_number_of_areas epitome of incomprehensibility Okay, so I've reported when other people say/write silly things...or when I mishear things in silly ways... but what about writing "we can offer you a helping hand in a number of areas?" This just sounds like Tutoring Company wants to grope everyone. In all their areas. Even their aura. So I have to change that. (The aura, of course, is what I have to change: I write clearly, I always write clearly.) 200915 ... e_o_i also the question mark needs to go after the quotation mark in this case I HAVE TAUGHT PEOPLE THIS RULE 200915 what's it to you? who go blather from