Linguistics

I'm currently studying Linguistics at university and I've discovered something terrible! I love the English language and hate when people misuse it. But, as a linguist, I can no longer get mad when someone says 'yous' or 'I seen that movie'. It is seen as simply different ways of saying things. As a person though, I can still wince when I hear them. Until I actually work as a linguist, I will continue to despair at the way language is (mis)used. Once I'm qualified, I will grit my teeth and inwardly cringe.