Heeeeeeeeeeelp. - how to write Ps and Qs

Wayne K

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If I write Ps and Qs in dialogue, how do I write it

As in "Mind your Ps and Qs."
 

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This from wiki

The expression can either be written as Mind your Ps and Qs or Mind your P's and Q's. The use of an apostrophe after a single capital is not required by traditional rules of grammar but is used by some to aid in clarity.

Personally, I would write it: Mind your Ps and Qs.
 

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I prefer the way you and Kevin wrote it. The apostrophes might be acceptable, but I don't believe clarity is an issue in this case.
 

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Thanks guys. I have to have this done this afternoon.