The dissapearance of "That"?

I’ve noticed. I don’t like it in writing. (I mind it less in informal conversation.) I also hate the mixing of that and which.

Here’s some more:
“I’m happy you called.”
“I’m thrilled I met him.”
“I didn’t know he moved.”

Generally, “that” is overused and can be eliminated.

Is it only an example of improper grammar or is it that it is something else?

LOL

Hahahaha! ;)

I can’t help but think that it is extraneous.

the sentences are fine without that but ive never noticed before

Why does that matter so much?

i was told in High School English classes long ago to not use “that”, because most of the time it is overused and unnecessary. The example you gave demonstrates the point perfectly. Unfortunately, i still catch myself using “that” all of the time.

People replace that with which a lot when it’s not in the interrogative, too..

The shirt, which had a v-neck…
vice
The shirt, that had a v-neck…

y’know? For the record, I hate v-neck shirts…

“that/which” can be omitted when it refers to the direct object. It’s a stylistic choice.