07-16-2002, 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by gothweb
Here's the thing...
When I pay someone money, I want to know I am giving my money to someone respectable and intelligent. It helps me know they are not fly-by-night. So horrible language turns me off... I put away my credit card. I don't like hanging out with stupid people, and I certainly don't like giving them money if I can help it.
When I want to work on a business transaction with someone... traffic, promotion, content, or even everyday stuff, I likewise need to feel that I am working with someone who is respectable and intelligent. Again, it shows that they are well-established and competent.
A few mistakes here and there does not make me think someone is an idiot. Everyone makes typos, and spells something wrong on occasion. What sets off my alarms is the sort of thing this thread is about... People who just can't handle the basics.
You don't need to be educated to be honest. You don't need to have good grammar to be worth working with. Bad grammar doesn't automatically make you stupid... However, an impression of being intelligent, literate, and educated will go a long way towards making you look competent and respectable. How you use language is a huge part of what impression you make, both consciously and subconsciously.
Is it so much to ask that people try to use correct English? I find it bizarre how many people take offense at this thread. Doing something improperly isn't the default, you know that, right? If you use crappy English, you stand out, and not in a good way... Who wouldn't want to improve the first impression they make?
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Well said! Your pretty smart.  |
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