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impossible man Elite user 403 Posts |
It seems that in the old days, before we had to learn so much technology, we had more time to practice English. These days I notice that even authors and people with commercial websites are using phrases like "mute point" (it's "moot" point) or "the card is in site (should be 'sight') of the audience at all times." These are common ones, but there are others. I notice that some of these people are the most dynamic personalities, too, creating great new stuff, forcefully making points, actually writing very helpful books.
But it does affect how I view them when I realize that their English is a little rough, and they aren't having it reviewed. I certainly wouldn't do tricks for a paying audience that I hadn't tried out. I know we're in an age when close enough is good enough, you don't have to wear a tie to the office, etc. But when has anyone ever regretted being excellent instead of adequate? Don't be afraid to get someone to review your writing. They don't have to be magicians (unless, I guess, you are writing about methods) but you will make a better impression, at least on a segment of your intended recipients. Dean |
Chad C. Inner circle 1522 Posts |
Good pointe. I always tries to right usin' corect gramer. That is importent.
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mrunge Inner circle Charleston, SC 3716 Posts |
Dean...you're absolutely correct. There's no excuse for mediocrity, except for just being lazy!
Mark. |
Kipp Sherry Elite user Boise, ID 477 Posts |
Dean,
I agr33 w/wat you r saying, how3v3r if you want 2 app3al 2 th3 young3r audianc3 you hav3 2 writ3 lik3 this. my daught3r taught m3 chat lingo lol TTYL k199 Sh3rry |
ScottRSullivan Special user 874 Posts |
Dean,
You've hit the nail on the head. It's unfortunate that "good enough" is good enough. There was another thread on this very forum about how a performer was going to present himself and was happy with "below average." I'm afraid it's a general trend in society where teachers are afraid to give D's or F's (or even letter grades at all) in fear of lawsuits from parents who now have children that are afraid to fail. "Well, Johnny, you tried to get 2+2 right, but you were only off by the color red, so I'll give you a gold star for creativity." You're absolutely correct that laziness is becoming (or even has already become) a standard. Thank you for keeping this in the forefront and possibly encouraging even one person to become better and turn the spotlight inward. We should only raise standards, never the inverse. Warm regards, Scott |
NJJ Inner circle 6437 Posts |
My wife is a professional editor for Penguin Books and is always complaining about the spelling mistakes on my website. Since I keep changing it, its hard for her to keep editing it every couple of days!
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SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1634 Posts |
Lemme ax you a question. is iT impotant to be using good englisch when you be talking to possibble clients on da phone? Plz help me.i kneed the 411 on dis as sooon as posabble. I don't wanna be L8. ur help be apreciative yo.
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impossible man Elite user 403 Posts |
No joke, my wife is a high school English and drama teacher. (It's great to have a drama director work over your act!) She actually had a kid tell her seriously that he thought she should teach "bubonics."
One of the things I appreciate so much about The Magic Café is the constant encouragement to improve and move ahead. And since phone calls came up - return them in a timely fashion and acknowledge all emails! Check out The Grammar Bible for a painless way to get the straight scoop. |
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