I still remember the movie "The Last Emperor of China" when Reginald Johnstone said to PuYi something like this: Your Majesty, if you cannot say what you mean, you cannot mean what you say.I can appreciate the exceptions in English is perplexing. But it is not a good enough reason to disregard the rules. Even if she believes she has the right approach, there is not reason to belittle others who think otherwise. It is very distasteful. I just cannot finish this book.