That was a recent headline for an Economist magazine article about the new South African president. But one of the biggest questions it raised had nothing to do with global politics. Why not “whom”?

Today I want to tackle another tricky grammar bugaboo. It’s one of those confusing quandaries I simply avoid using because I don’t want to sound dumb. I’m talking about “who” and “whom.” Every time ...

When we were in school, many of us learned that it is essential to start your formal communication professionally. In most cases, they recommend that you use “To Whom It May Concern”. Today, there are ...

What does “To Whom It May Concern” mean? You’ve probably heard or come across this greeting, likely in your professional life. “To Whom It May Concern” is a greeting that you can use to start a ...