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you're and your ... it's and its
Do the differences matter to you? They matter to me, but I get that not everyone cares about these things. Maybe we should?
You're probably thinking there are more important things to worry about. That's certainly true, but I maintain that your possible misuse of these words and their variants could reflect negatively, to some people, at least. I say it's important! What is your opinion?
Do the differences matter to you? They matter to me, but I get that not everyone cares about these things. Maybe we should?
You're probably thinking there are more important things to worry about. That's certainly true, but I maintain that your possible misuse of these words and their variants could reflect negatively, to some people, at least. I say it's important! What is your opinion?
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Grammar
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It is absolutely necessary to be able to communicate without being distracting. That's what happens when you don't use grammar correctly. It distracts from the message. People focus on editing your work instead of understanding the message. Step 1: Read: "Eats, Shoots and Leaves." Step 2: Read AR 25-50. Step 3: Comply.
I disagree with some who have said people know but are lazy. I believe people come out of our school systems ignorant of proper grammar...and hell...some of them are proud of it.
I tell my officers that EVERYTHING they turn in is a graded homework assignment. They all have to do a FLIPL at some point, and you'd better bet that I am reading for their ability to communicate in written form, form a logical and sound argument (and yes...those are different things), and use proper freakin English. I you graduated from Podunk-U with a degree in Livestock Fornication, I DON'T CARE. You're in the Army now, and we have standards. Time to comply or find another profession.
I disagree with some who have said people know but are lazy. I believe people come out of our school systems ignorant of proper grammar...and hell...some of them are proud of it.
I tell my officers that EVERYTHING they turn in is a graded homework assignment. They all have to do a FLIPL at some point, and you'd better bet that I am reading for their ability to communicate in written form, form a logical and sound argument (and yes...those are different things), and use proper freakin English. I you graduated from Podunk-U with a degree in Livestock Fornication, I DON'T CARE. You're in the Army now, and we have standards. Time to comply or find another profession.
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Thank you, sir, I was going to make the same point. Communication is too important in our military to 'almost' get it right. Confusion due to miscommunication costs time, money and, potentially, lives.
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People need to go back to school, and while they're there, learn their grammar...
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PO1 (Join to see)
Its important to know the difference. Momma always told me before sending off emails, especially posts in Rallypoint, to always check it's grammar. Their!
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your the reason there all unedumacated Chief its all you're fault.
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That hurt to even type that!! LOL
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That hurt to even type that!! LOL
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MSG Wade Huffman
I'm not sure that I could have even FORCED myself to type that! AAAaaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhh! LOL!
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