Spelling Counts

Earlier today I got a tweet from a new Twitter user. As is my custom I took a quick look at her profile to see who she was and ended up sending this note her way.

Earlier today I got a tweet from a new Twitter user. As is my custom I took a quick look at her profile to see who she was and ended up sending this note her way.

On your profile “bare with me” means we should get undressed together. You probably mean “bear with me.” 🙂

Remember kids, spelling counts!

16 thoughts on “Spelling Counts”

  1. Groan. It almost physically hurts me to read “Their coming over Saturday” and “The cat likes it’s new bed” and especially “I want one to” (want one to WHAT?)

  2. We used to have to learn vocabulary words when I went to school. Typos are one thing, the misuse of the English language kills me. Oh, the other thing is: on an application form they used to ask, “what language(s) do you speak. The classic response: American.

  3. Sadly, the technological changes that have occurred over the past generation – beginning with email and, subsequently, more informal communication such as texting and Twitter – seem to have brought upon society somewhat of an acceptance of poor grammar and incorrect spelling. The goal seems to be lightning fast exchanges, and as long as the receiving party understands what you mean, it doesn’t really matter how you say it. What so many people, especially those who have grown up with this level of informality, do not seem to understand is how often such errors affect the way they are perceived, as well as the potential negative ramifications of such perception.

  4. Bdubs…..So Not True!! Correct grammar and spelling means that you care about how you are seen by others. Especially when it comes down to your resume and getting a job!

  5. Maybe I read too many “comments” after online articles, but it seems like people are getting more and more illiterate by the day. Basic grammar is a thing of the past: your/you’re, its/it’s (as you know, Geoff), their/there/they’re. I’m even seeing these errors in articles articles written by journalists! Just take a minute to read your post. And like Patty, I’ve corrected myself or even deleted and reposted.
    Bdubs: GrammAr and spelling ARE not overrated!

  6. I agree Geoff… and punctuation counts too! “Let’s eat, Grandma!” or “Let’s eat Grandma!” One is pleasant, the other… not so much.

  7. Of course spelling and grammar should be important – as Annie so coyly pointed out. It’s hard enough making a point in text without the confusion of misspellings.

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