So, I know after reading the last few blogs I've written, people are going to judge me as being a little too opinionated or judgmental. I don't care. Especially with this particular blog, I am hoping to do a good to the world.
Many of you know about my spelling (and improper grammar) pet-peeve. I especially hate when I, myself, don't know how to spell a certain word. This is why I have a dictionary app on my phone, and I always bookmark my favorite website:www.wordreference.comon any computer or phone web browser I get my hands on. I am not a perfect speller whatsoever, but I do have an interest in learning how to spell every single word I use. With that being said, I am not against spelling errors, per se, as I am against people's indifference on the matter. I have respect for those who do their research or ask around (I do that all the time!) before daring to post. I also have tolerance for hand-written errors, due to the lack of spell-check solutions, but what I don't understand is why many people dare to forsake the "Spell Check" option on their word processors! Especially when writing to pursue professional opportunities.
Many of you know about my spelling (and improper grammar) pet-peeve. I especially hate when I, myself, don't know how to spell a certain word. This is why I have a dictionary app on my phone, and I always bookmark my favorite website:www.wordreference.comon any computer or phone web browser I get my hands on. I am not a perfect speller whatsoever, but I do have an interest in learning how to spell every single word I use. With that being said, I am not against spelling errors, per se, as I am against people's indifference on the matter. I have respect for those who do their research or ask around (I do that all the time!) before daring to post. I also have tolerance for hand-written errors, due to the lack of spell-check solutions, but what I don't understand is why many people dare to forsake the "Spell Check" option on their word processors! Especially when writing to pursue professional opportunities.
Even on an online posting, when seeking to network or exposure for whatever your career of choice might be, you can't write "I am very professional," and misspell a word in the same paragraph. Seriously! That would be some sort of oxymoron. Not only that, but if you’re in sales, don’t you dare misspell the word “customer.” If you are indeed a professional, you would know your business, you would be familiar with all the terms associated with it, and know the meaning and spelling of all the vocabulary involved in that field, right? People, come on!
Treat each posting as a Letter of Interest.
If you can't spell your way out of a paper bag, that's ok, please don't get defensive with me. I am not judging you personally. Chill out! My sister sucks at it. (Sorry sis! I'm throwing you under the bus but it's all for a good cause, I promise!). So, at least opt for a Spell Checker; they aren't all that bad.
If you’re curious to know what I was referring to, this is what happened: I landed on a “professional” model’s online profile where I read the “I am very professional,” followed by some context and the word “camra.” (You mean camera, miss professional?). Wow.
The End.
((Now clicking “Spell Check”))
Yaaay! “The Spelling and Grammar Check is Complete!”
Happy writing!
Oh wait... I mean... if you do find a spelling error on here it's because I was just doing it to prove a point...
OK?
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