A friend and i were debating which would be correct. "i wish it were socially acceptable to not wear pants." Or "i wish it was socially acceptable to not wear pants." Which is correct?
Top answer
Both are accepted nowadays—the first formally so and the second in informal conversation.
— Mister Micawber
Both are accepted nowadays—the first formally so and the second in informal conversation.
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