Unfortunately, you'll prolly see it again sooner than you'd like.TheMightyQueenPixie said:ALSO- If i see the word "Prolly" one more time, I will go offside
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Bah, SnowHeart beat me to itTheMightyQueenPixie said:ALSO- If i see the word "Prolly" one more time, I will go offside
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Yeah- well sorry to sound so snobby about it, but I was trying to make the point, that while it is ok to sometimes be willy nilly about grammar and syntax (and maybe even spelling), there are times to be a little more clear and professional, for lack of a better term.
When I see someone use something like "ur" and "prolly" and "ppls" and "wut", over and over, I begin to wonder if it is the kids fault or our schools fault... but certainly someone has to tell this or these kids that, while being "cool" might be fun for a while, getting a job and making a living is ultimately far more important.. the only people I know that are illiterate and still trying to put being "cool" first are criminals and drug addicts.
So wise up kid... whether you like it or not the world does pass judegement on you based on the way you present yourself, and some of those people who will be passing judegment will have the keys to doors of success for you... Utilize written language or attitude like "wut" and "ppls" and "srry" and the only keys given to you will be limited to McDonalds, or some back breaking factory.
You do have a choice...
When I see someone use something like "ur" and "prolly" and "ppls" and "wut", over and over, I begin to wonder if it is the kids fault or our schools fault... but certainly someone has to tell this or these kids that, while being "cool" might be fun for a while, getting a job and making a living is ultimately far more important.. the only people I know that are illiterate and still trying to put being "cool" first are criminals and drug addicts.
So wise up kid... whether you like it or not the world does pass judegement on you based on the way you present yourself, and some of those people who will be passing judegment will have the keys to doors of success for you... Utilize written language or attitude like "wut" and "ppls" and "srry" and the only keys given to you will be limited to McDonalds, or some back breaking factory.
You do have a choice...
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TheMightyQueenPixie
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C'mon Mighty Queen Pixie. Kids will be kids and teens will be teens. I agree that he shuold at least try to write in a more legible way, but because he uses words like "ur, ppls, wut" doesn't mean he'll work in a crummy job for the rest of his life.
I think I'm just glad to find out there are more and more teens joining up, which I think is a good thing :thm:
Edit---> Just wanted to clarify that I am a teen, because after re-reading my post, I sounded like an old man
I think I'm just glad to find out there are more and more teens joining up, which I think is a good thing :thm:
Edit---> Just wanted to clarify that I am a teen, because after re-reading my post, I sounded like an old man
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Not to put too fine a point on it, but maybe rather to put another perspective on this...
People are a lot of different things. Men will be men, boys will be boys, teens will be teens... yes. But even if you have all of the proper skills to avoid being a McDonalds cook forever (being a little facetious here), then you still have to hone the skill of knowing when to be a "teen" (wut ppl), and when to be "professional" (what people).
As a "man", I have to know when to not tell off color jokes- they might be ok on the golf course with the guys, but not say, in the store with my wife and kids. I might scratch and belch and pick my nose- but I sure try not to do it where it can "hurt" me.
It is not a matter of selling out because someone has power over you... it is a matter of getting what you want. It is sales, it is politics... it is using your intelligence to create the most positive situation for yourself.
Put another way, I think most adults would agree that being cool is way over-rated, and more often than not, trying to be cool usually causes some kind of problem for you. As you age (beyond high school), being cool becomes less cool than being responsible and wise.
So if you know how to spell, and want something from someone, and you properly assume that you are not in a room full of teens or peeps dat tink it is kewl to tawk to peeps that wiegh- learn to switch it off when it needs to be off...
Really- this is more "friendly advice" than me trying to be mean.
Now how do I segue back into fish???
People are a lot of different things. Men will be men, boys will be boys, teens will be teens... yes. But even if you have all of the proper skills to avoid being a McDonalds cook forever (being a little facetious here), then you still have to hone the skill of knowing when to be a "teen" (wut ppl), and when to be "professional" (what people).
As a "man", I have to know when to not tell off color jokes- they might be ok on the golf course with the guys, but not say, in the store with my wife and kids. I might scratch and belch and pick my nose- but I sure try not to do it where it can "hurt" me.
It is not a matter of selling out because someone has power over you... it is a matter of getting what you want. It is sales, it is politics... it is using your intelligence to create the most positive situation for yourself.
Put another way, I think most adults would agree that being cool is way over-rated, and more often than not, trying to be cool usually causes some kind of problem for you. As you age (beyond high school), being cool becomes less cool than being responsible and wise.
So if you know how to spell, and want something from someone, and you properly assume that you are not in a room full of teens or peeps dat tink it is kewl to tawk to peeps that wiegh- learn to switch it off when it needs to be off...
Really- this is more "friendly advice" than me trying to be mean.
Now how do I segue back into fish???
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The job comment wasnt me however when you cant even read their application, chances are slim for a job...No lie I used to separate applications at a former job into two piles..."legible" and "garbage" At the end of those 50 apps that took me about 5 mins to separate, itd be lucky to get 10 that I could atleast understand...
And contrary to popular belief, use of slang everyday even in a relaxed setting such as this DOES permeate you professional life...I work in the trades and I swear like a sailor...I would make a trucker blush...This nasty habit is VERY difficult to overcome and can lead to some uncomfortable situations...I am actually in the process of teaching myself "alternative" words lol..The sad part is I had an estensive vocabulary that I almost lost because of jargon and swear words...People do look at you differently when f*** is used a dozen times in a sentence...
I think I am done jacking this thread. lol
And contrary to popular belief, use of slang everyday even in a relaxed setting such as this DOES permeate you professional life...I work in the trades and I swear like a sailor...I would make a trucker blush...This nasty habit is VERY difficult to overcome and can lead to some uncomfortable situations...I am actually in the process of teaching myself "alternative" words lol..The sad part is I had an estensive vocabulary that I almost lost because of jargon and swear words...People do look at you differently when f*** is used a dozen times in a sentence...
I think I am done jacking this thread. lol
TheMightyQueenPixie said:
That is so funny- I almost used a trucker as an analogy...
"Have you ever met a trucker or construction worker that did not know how to turn off his on the job lingo?"
hehehe
As to applications, I used to be in charge of hiring and firing at a small division of an international company. You have to keep in mind that people who do that wind up with a LOT of applicants... and trust me, due to that volume, any little dent in your armor might get you a quick trip to the trash can. You could be the best person for the job, and if it appears you cannot communicate well, well, it just won't matter because you probably won't get the chance to show your better qualities.
I've posted this before...and probably will again.
The people using AIM speak need to post in "english" so everyone can read it. You all go to school...or have gone to school and learned the basic rudiments of communication. This is a great place to practice.
For some, this may be the first website where there is a mix of adult and kid users. It's not particularly "cool"..or whatever the terminology is these days..to come here and see how much lingo you can string together. Welcome to the real world. You need communication skills to make yourself understood. Don't use age as an excuse...there are plenty of teenagers and younger that do well here.
The people using AIM speak need to post in "english" so everyone can read it. You all go to school...or have gone to school and learned the basic rudiments of communication. This is a great place to practice.
For some, this may be the first website where there is a mix of adult and kid users. It's not particularly "cool"..or whatever the terminology is these days..to come here and see how much lingo you can string together. Welcome to the real world. You need communication skills to make yourself understood. Don't use age as an excuse...there are plenty of teenagers and younger that do well here.
Being a big Jack Nicholson fan, I just can't see your (Nursie) posts without getting the strong urge to just bust out laughing. That avatar from One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is classic, but when it is coupled with a post that sounds like an admonition, I just want to belly laugh!
What was the name? Hatchett? Ratchett?
What was the name? Hatchett? Ratchett?
