One comma rule which is a bit more obscure is whether to put a comma between adjectives. If you write sneaky, awkward commas you need a comma whereas if you write plain old commas you don't. Huh? What is the difference? When two adjectives (like sneaky and awkward) describe a noun equally, then you can say the word "and" between them comfortably: It was a sneaky and awkward comma. If you can say "and" between the adjectives, then you need to use the comma. However, if saying "and" between the adjectives sounds silly, then you don't need to use a comma: It was a plain and old comma? Nope, that sounds ridiculous, so do not split the adjectives with a comma. Here are a few more examples:
The angry American tourist had lost her expensive leather suitcase at the newly remodeled baggage claim. Her aggressive, quick temper got her arrested by the wary, over-zealous cops.
Angry and American tourist? Nope. Expensive and leather suitcase? Awkward. Newly and remodeled and baggage claim? No way. These don't take commas.
Aggressive and quick temper. Sounds find. Wary and overzealous cops. OK. Put the comma in.
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