Does the writing skills affect your interest? (229)
If a person writes you an e-mail indicating they are interested in getting to know you or correspond with you – will their level of spelling and correct use of grammar affect your interest and/or your response?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
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No....some may not have a proper education, but the school of hard knocks is the better tudor!!
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No not really.
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Not really, it just depends on how bad it is. I usually don't proofread what I type especially in the forums but yes, if there if the writing many many words spelled wrong then it is a bit of a turn off. but puctuation don't care about............As long as I can get the jist of what they are talking about, #uckit
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NorseMedic: If a person writes you an e-mail indicating they are interested in getting to know you or correspond with you – will their level of spelling and correct use of grammar affect your interest and/or your response?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
No I agree.. or I am OCD-ing too..
haha
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shipoker55: No....some may not have a proper education, but the school of hard knocks is the better tudor!!
Tutor?
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Tater: Not really, it just depends on how bad it is. I usually don't proofread what I type especially in the forums but yes, if there if the writing many many words spelled wrong then it is a bit of a turn off. but puctuation don't care about............As long as I can get the jist of what they are talking about, #uckit
Well, I just read what I wrote, so you see what I mean
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I think it's not just about how the words are spelled, (everyone has typos from time to time), but the tenor of the conversation, if you'd call it that, that people introduce themselves with.
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shipoker55: No....some may not have a proper education, but the school of hard knocks is the better tudor!!
If people have a hard time spelling because of educational level or dyslexia they could at least do something like I do and get their computer to correct the worst mistakes – I’m not asking for perfect letters, just some sign that people actually make an effort like I do.
Usually it’s easy to spot people with dyslexia or a lower level of education. They tend to spell they hard words like they are pronounced and I don’t mind that at all.
But when the e-mails are filled with typos and just reek of lack of effort it kinda turns me off and makes me think the author is not trying enough or even trying at all.
I try to put an effort in my own replies and not just throw some random BS in my e-mails, so I like it when people respect my efforts enough to return them just a little.
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gingerb: I think it's not just about how the words are spelled, (everyone has typos from time to time), but the tenor of the conversation, if you'd call it that, that people introduce themselves with.
Yeah. I could throw in some made-up examples:
"Heya how are you? I hope you are OK. Im lieving in houston atm working as a contrater in a big firm. I have too dogs named Annie and Marie"
- That would definitely get a reply. The imaginary guy introduces himself in a polite way and starts a conversation. The typos are probably due to dyslexia or lack of education, but it's obvious he is trying to write understandable.
On the other hand e-mails like:
"Hello lol how r u hope u r okay i live in houston as a contracter *SS* wanna meet my dogs or somethin hope to heer from ya hugzzz"
… Will probably get a very short, declining answer, if any at all since the guy obviously spend no time at all writing the letter (and thus I will spend no time at all answering it).
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No it doesn't, however mails with the gangster talk like 'Yo, wats up' turn me right off.
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Do the writing skills affect my interst?
Yes, always....
I love a witty turn of a phrase.
I listen to hear if we have a similar background...education (school of life or other), books read and interests in things that I like.
I understand that English is not everyones primary language.
But if English is a person's native language, I do take that into account as an indication of who they are.
If that offends some people, I'm sorry, but they wouldn't date me anyway.
Yes, always....
I love a witty turn of a phrase.
I listen to hear if we have a similar background...education (school of life or other), books read and interests in things that I like.
I understand that English is not everyones primary language.
But if English is a person's native language, I do take that into account as an indication of who they are.
If that offends some people, I'm sorry, but they wouldn't date me anyway.
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NorseMedic: Yeah. I could throw in some made-up examples:
"Heya how are you? I hope you are OK. Im lieving in houston atm working as a contrater in a big firm. I have too dogs named Annie and Marie"
- That would definitely get a reply. The imaginary guy introduces himself in a polite way and starts a conversation. The typos are probably due to dyslexia or lack of education, but it's obvious he is trying to write understandable.
On the other hand e-mails like:
"Hello lol how r u hope u r okay i live in houston as a contracter *SS* wanna meet my dogs or somethin hope to heer from ya hugzzz"
… Will probably get a very short, declining answer, if any at all since the guy obviously spend no time at all writing the letter (and thus I will spend no time at all answering it).
"Heya how are you? I hope you are OK. Im lieving in houston atm working as a contrater in a big firm. I have too dogs named Annie and Marie"
- That would definitely get a reply. The imaginary guy introduces himself in a polite way and starts a conversation. The typos are probably due to dyslexia or lack of education, but it's obvious he is trying to write understandable.
On the other hand e-mails like:
"Hello lol how r u hope u r okay i live in houston as a contracter *SS* wanna meet my dogs or somethin hope to heer from ya hugzzz"
… Will probably get a very short, declining answer, if any at all since the guy obviously spend no time at all writing the letter (and thus I will spend no time at all answering it).
Yes exactly!!!!!!!!
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I'm a writer by trade, so I am somewhat picky.
But I am more alert to reading between the lines of their posts and the threads they start.
But I am more alert to reading between the lines of their posts and the threads they start.
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NorseMedic: Should I be concerned?
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All I can say is that I would never consider serious discussions with any guy until after I had spent some time reading his posts and threads... If they just show up in my in-box I'm much more leary of them...
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NorseMedic: If a person writes you an e-mail indicating they are interested in getting to know you or correspond with you – will their level of spelling and correct use of grammar affect your interest and/or your response?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
I brought this dangerous issue up on a grammar thread some monts ago....
I wouldn't generally correspond with or respond to someone who's diction and grammar were terrible - with special exceptions (people who demonstrate intelligence and perceptiveness while making lots of writing errors - generally while writing very informally - are a different case).
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Ambrose2007: I brought this dangerous issue up on a grammar thread some monts ago....
I wouldn't generally correspond with or respond to someone who's diction and grammar were terrible - with special exceptions (people who demonstrate intelligence and perceptiveness while making lots of writing errors - generally while writing very informally - are a different case).
I wouldn't generally correspond with or respond to someone who's diction and grammar were terrible - with special exceptions (people who demonstrate intelligence and perceptiveness while making lots of writing errors - generally while writing very informally - are a different case).
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Ambrose2007: I brought this dangerous issue up on a grammar thread some monts ago....
I wouldn't generally correspond with or respond to someone who's diction and grammar were terrible - with special exceptions (people who demonstrate intelligence and perceptiveness while making lots of writing errors - generally while writing very informally - are a different case).
I wouldn't generally correspond with or respond to someone who's diction and grammar were terrible - with special exceptions (people who demonstrate intelligence and perceptiveness while making lots of writing errors - generally while writing very informally - are a different case).
You are talking about me aren't you?
'Well if the cap fits'
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WhatUwish4: All I can say is that I would never consider serious discussions with any guy until after I had spent some time reading his posts and threads... If they just show up in my in-box I'm much more leary of them...
I'm rather leery of people who spell it "leary"...
I think they may have come to heavily under the influence of Saint Timothy Leary... 
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Oo hey.. and you almost got skinned alive after that thread didn't you....
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NorseMedic: If a person writes you an e-mail indicating they are interested in getting to know you or correspond with you – will their level of spelling and correct use of grammar affect your interest and/or your response?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?
Yes, and I don't think it's OCD at all.
There's nothing wrong with having standards.
Also, I like an intellectual woman, I like to know that whoever is talking to me can converse somewhere near my level at the very least.
Not that I'm a snob! I'll talk to anyone, I'll just be more interested in talking to someone who can spell.
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Claayer: You are talking about me aren't you?
'Well if the cap fits'
'Well if the cap fits'
ya know claayer, everything is not about you
she is talking about me
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Claayer: Oo hey.. and you almost got skinned alive after that thread didn't you....
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Why do you think I started wearing wigs and gowns, Claire? To cover up the scars from that horrible ordeal!
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Tater: ya know claayer, everything is not about you
she is talking about me
she is talking about me
Noo I meant Ambrose meant me.
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I'm just saying, I wouldn't let poor grammer or typing skills interfere with a possible good relationship
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Ambrose2007: I'm rather leery of people who spell it "leary"... I think they may have come to heavily under the influence of Saint Timothy Leary...
I write informally, too!
(at least I'm not a snot about it)
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Ambrose2007: ]
Why do you think I started wearing wigs and gowns, Claire? To cover up the scars from that horrible ordeal!
Why do you think I started wearing wigs and gowns, Claire? To cover up the scars from that horrible ordeal!
Ohhhh... and I just thought it was because you .. and Mademoiselle.. are loons.
I love those pics!
I even want to print one for my house hahah!
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Ambrose2007: I'm rather leery of people who spell it "leary"... I think they may have come to heavily under the influence of Saint Timothy Leary...
Of course, the worst people are those who write "to" when "too" is called for... (not to mention ending a sentence with a preposition...)
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Does the writing skills affect your interest?(Vote Below)
English is not my native language, so basically everything I post have been written in Microsoft Word to begin with, so the worst spelling errors and grammar mistakes are corrected before sending e-mails or posting on the forum.
In my mind I have to at least make an effort if I want people to read what I have written and sometimes I consider it disrespectful to not even try and read a letter through just once before sending, to correct any obvious errors.
Why should I use my time to respond, if the author hasn’t even made an effort to write just a slightly bit civilized?
Funnily enough especially people whose native tongue is English tend to write like they were 1st graders; and other foreigners like myself try a little harder and make fewer mistakes, probably because we have to be more conscious when using this language.
What say Thou, o’ mighty boarders of CS – am I OCD’ing or just paying attention to details?