1. One vs. You

2. One and You Are generic pronouns ▫They can be used when the gender is not specific ▫Also known as indefinite or impersonal pronouns

3. When to use OneYou For the average person – including the speaker In speech In writing Can be object or subject More formal Does not include the speaker Conversational language Can be subject or object Less formal

4. ONE One is the master of one’s future. When one is left to think about the future, one can become discouraged by the present. One should not give oneself too much credit for doing what is right. reflexive possessive

5. YOU You are the master of your future. You should not give yourself too much credit for doing what is right. You want to turn right on Howard Street. ▫Make sure the verb agrees with the subject you. reflexive possessive

6. When using one or you, be consistent. Avoid switching between one and you. YOU

7. Don’t confuse… One as an adjective which will describe a noun ▫I have only one try. ▫One day she will see Paris. Pronoun one ▫One should be careful where one steps. ▫One will take one’s clothing to the hamper after one has taken a shower.