This episode is a peek into Robert, the pet peeved grammar policeman, and Emma's love of language. After listening to this episode, we hope you can fascinate your friends with the history of the words "maybe", "please", "dude", "okay", and "right". Most importantly, never forget to exercise the full potential of your vocabulary.

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https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/please

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OK

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dude

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right

https://www.etymonline.com/word/maybe

http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/rules/modal.htm

https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/07/25/origin-of-please-and-thank-you/

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190508-the-surprising-history-of-the-word-dude

https://www.etymonline.com/word/dude

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-word-ok-was-invented-175-years-ago-180953258/

https://www.lexico.com/explore/what-is-the-origin-of-the-word-ok

https://www.etymonline.com/word/right