I consider oatmeal raisin cookies medicinal. Take my dose as needed, or if the mood strikes! So far, my doctor hasn't told me otherwise.
Two points from where I sit. 1) The written word sometimes comes across more harsh than intent ed. I learned this the hard way when I was still working and e-mail was new. As a result of several brassy e-mails I was sent to a course on this subject - affectionately referred to in our office as "Charm School" (I'am still waiting for my sheep skin). 2) It is futile arguing with an English teacher.