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As a native English speaker, I will admit to not always knowing the exact rule, but I do know how to use the language. I have always understood “change in attitude” to refer to something which occurs over time, perhaps after learning new facts, or experiencing a situation for oneself leading to a revision of previously held opinions. A “change of attitude” has always carried a connotation of immediacy, as in a parent telling a child they had best have a change of attitude right this moment, or else there will be consequences.

I’m not quite certain what the difference between the phrases ‘a change in attitude’ and ‘a change of attitude’ is. I know both of them exist, however the German translations don’t distinguish very well between them. Is there a specific distinction between them? And if yes, what is it? Let’s say we have this very simple (and stupid) example: “You have changed.” said Frank when he noticed Bob’s change in/of attitude. Which one would I use and why?

Thanks for clearing that up, its always little issues like this that bother me the most and I get stuck until I resolve them.

So… Warning rant ahead… Perhaps I am quite close to the written material I have up. Perhaps I’m just stubborn… Pigheaded… Wouldn’t be the worst thing I’ve been called… And I’m willing to take some fair concrit when it comes to the stories, even the ones I am most proud of… The latest review that I received for Blood and Honour was neither concrit nor supportive, in my belief. I read the entire chapter before I review, before I form an opinion. Being told, off the bat, that you did not read the entire chapter, thus forming your opinion from half...a quarter, I feel renders anything said not necessarily invalid, but also pointless in ‘constructive’ criticism – and I use ‘constructive loosely here (especially when a comment made is that ‘it would be more ‘readable”). I’m not sure how four people can be confusing, nor can I understand how, and I will be exact here, one can be confused with four given names, three nicknames associated with those given names (Ie. Max – Maximilian, Fritz – Friedrich, Matti – Matilde), and two surnames. As for feelings and emotional responses; I’m sorry that it doesn’t beat you over the bloody head with each and every sentence referring to how ‘utterly awesome’ the other one is while otherwise leaving a vacant slot where the MC is. This one is not supposed to start happy, is not supposed to be cheerful and happy, this is supposed to be a dark start, a bleak future cast. Perhaps because of my closeness and pride for Blood and Honour, maybe it’s not as bad as I think, but to me, this review was not constructive, this felt like full on criticism and, at some points, quite mean spirited. End of rant. Sorry… Just need to bitch and complain, but didn’t want to clutter the forums with things.

I am mostly not here. But while I am here, if you’re not already aware of them, I would like to introduce you to the ‘I See You’ stories by comedian Sam Gore. The Meryl Streep one is particularly good…