This may be a ragtag sort of blog, also, just so all of you know.
I plan on writing on subjects such as spelling and grammar (mostly), workplace decency and practices (sometimes), and life in general (a little less than sometimes).
Now, onto my first lesson: Facebook grammar, punctuation, and spelling, a concept which drives me up the wall for the most part. I am tempted to report every misspelled comment, picture caption, etc. out there, if this were even possible.
Why grammar/punctuation/spelling should matter to you:
1) If you don't spell and use grammar correctly, you may be looked at as uneducated (and are subject to harsh judgment, by me, myself, and I). Now, I know, the education system didn't do the best job in my grammar school days, and still isn't the best at teaching basic English skills to this day, but guess what, kids, there is a little thing called Google now, AND dictionary.com. Use your resources, of which my personal favorite at the moment is Grammarly, the online spell checker of our generation. Their memes on Facebook are pretty awesome, too, for all you grammar lovers out there.
2) A lack of skills in this general area (the English language) may cause some to turn away from your company, and/or do their best not to use your business as a source in the future. For example, if I follow a company on Facebook, I expect them to be able to spell correctly (even though maybe I shouldn't). If something is spelled wrong in a product description, or even a short post, I have left said pages. This may not happen often, but it does happen. Any reason for someone to give up on your company is not a good one.
3) I will find you, and correct you. Many people find this to be totally obnoxious, but I cannot help it sometimes. Spelling and grammar are important, especially these days, when it is little known and shoved on the back burner most of the time. If nothing else, your new-found English skills will make you stand out in the worlds of marketing, sales, entertainment, etc. on the internet, and in general.
There are many more reasons I could list off for days, but enough ranting here. Have a good day, and always do your best to say what you mean, and mean what you say. Also, any grammar/spelling/punctuation/linguistic questions on the tip of your tongue? Shoot!
