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So... why does everyone and their mother spell 'Squier' wrong?

#41
I think it's just the linguistic evolutionary process in action. Or should I say "methinks?"

Example:
Nite - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

It's in the dictionary, people! There are three ex-girlfriends of mine who should feel rightfully vindicated now.

On a personal note, I'm always excited to see creative variants of the word "definitely" on here.
 
#42
Shakin-Slim said:
There have always been a majority who have trouble with grammar and spelling. Always. While I agree that society is heading down the toilet, grammar is not indicative of that. It's indicative of people from different walks of life who have priorities arranged differently, and no worse than your priorities.
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I do not believe that one's priorities have anything to do with a failure to learn proper spelling even in a public school.
 
#43
Tracebassplayer said:
I do not believe that one's priorities have anything to do with a failure to learn proper spelling even in a public school.
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Really? For me at least, I felt that it was important that I be able to communicate precisely, effectively, and correctly in my native language so I made a point speak properly regardless of where I was or who I was with. I won't say that everything that [del]somes[/del] comes out of my mouth is grammatically correct but it's more than close enough for me to feel comfortable "talking like me" in, say, an interview situation.

There are plenty of people around me who didn't really consider how they spoke and consequently sound VERY different from me. Some people I've actually asked, "Why do you talk like that?" and most of the time I get an answer like "Why does it matter?"

I'd definitely think that how important one considers language to be can be heard (or seen) in how they use it.
 
#46
Kwesi said:
Really? For me at least, I felt that it was important that I be able to communicate precisely, effectively, and correctly in my native language so I made a point speak properly regardless of where I was or who I was with. I won't say that everything that somes out of my mouth is grammatically correct but it's more than close enough for me to feel comfortable "talking like me" in, say, an interview situation.

There are plenty of people around me who didn't really consider how they spoke and consequently sound VERY different from me. Some people I've actually asked, "Why do you talk like that?" and most of the time I get an answer like "Why does it matter?"

I'd definitely think that how important one considers language to be can be heard (or seen) in how they use it.
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Saying "I work here at night." sounds the same, even if one misspells it in their head.
The post was not about speaking, it was about spelling...

Writing "Eye werk hear at nite" will get your job application out of my hand and into the garbage can. :eyebrow:
 
#48
UncleFluffy said:
My experience is that, 9 times out of 10, sloppy grammar is a strong indication of sloppy thinking.
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Exactly! I'm not saying that a misspelled word is the sign of a bonafide dunce, but I think how one speaks is related closely enough to how one writes that a distinction can be made between those who have a good command of that language and those who don't. Facebook would back me up, lol.
 
#49
Tracebassplayer said:
Saying "I work here at night." sounds the same, even if one misspells it in their head.
The post was not about speaking, it was about spelling...

Writing "Eye werk hear at nite" will get your job application out of my hand and into the garbage can. :eyebrow:
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Ah, ok. Didn't really catch that. But I think the two are pretty close don't you ;).

Reading the bolded part out loud made me laugh just because it sounds exactly the same :p
 
#50
Kwesi said:
Ah, ok. Didn't really catch that. But I think the two are pretty close don't you ;).

Reading the bolded part out loud made me laugh just because it sounds exactly the same :p
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LOL,, sea wut eye meene??? :D
Spell check says that only "meene" is misspelled in that last sentence! lol

I agree that one should be able communicate well in one's native language for sure.
By your example of that statement I would have to assume that you are not a native American from the USA, yes?
 
#53
Tracebassplayer said:
OK, then I have to ask (because being Native to the USA, one would assume English as your native language) Which language are you talking about as "my language" ?
I didn't mean that to be offensive or anything, btw. I don't know any other way to ask.
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Haha, it's cool. English is what I was referring to. I just wanted to emphasize the idea that since we're born here, we should be well versed in our own language since we grow up with it. But, at least to me, it seems like a lot of people don't really feel the same way. I'm not talking about TB though. For the most part, people here understand that.
 
#54
Kwesi said:
Haha, it's cool. English is what I was referring to. I just wanted to emphasize the idea that since we're born here, we should be well versed in our own language since we grow up with it. But, at least to me, it seems like a lot of people don't really feel the same way. I'm not talking about TB though. For the most part, people here understand that.
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+1.
I get on my kid all the time for using "wut" in print (text message)
 
#55
Tracebassplayer said:
I do not believe that one's priorities have anything to do with a failure to learn proper spelling even in a public school.
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I guess we'd have to agree to disagree. I believe that priorities have everything to do with it, just as they always have. Some have things to do that, to them, are more important. Maybe it's different in your country. I dunno. I do believe in making attempts to write properly, but I also believe it has nothing to do with "sloppy thinking", rather different priorities... No wat im sayin? Did you get what I meant there? I'm gonna say you did. Success! Sure, if we all did this we would have societal problems, but there are enough people using correct grammar for you to put away your overzealous language about society and its future.
 
#56
Kwesi said:
Really? For me at least, I felt that it was important that I be able to communicate precisely, effectively, and correctly in my native language so I made a point speak properly regardless of where I was or who I was with. I won't say that everything that somes out of my mouth is grammatically correct but it's more than close enough for me to feel comfortable "talking like me" in, say, an interview situation.
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If being detail critical, a common editor would have an easy time correcting this paragraph.

Should we start a spelling and structure contest?


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I checked with my mom (sorry "chequed"--- we're Cannucks"), she can spell the "S" word correctly.
 
#57
I don't see what priority a 3rd grader has that would preclude him/her from learning to spell properly. The class teacher is not gonna let you slide writing "It is darc at nite." on the spelling assignment to use "dark" and "night" in a sentence.
I don't get what you're talking about, no. If you have to ask me if I know what you are saying, then obviously you have some doubt as to whether or not you verbally communicate well enough with "Common English" to converse with another English speaking individual....
 
#58
MNAirHead said:
If being detail critical, a common editor would have an easy time correcting this paragraph.

Should we start a spelling and structure contest?


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I checked with my mom (sorry "chequed"--- we're Cannucks"), she can spell the "S" word correctly.
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I dun made myself sound like some kinda language snob, di'nt I :p? I'm far from perfect but my point is that I try.
 

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