I think you have a point about semantics, Linda, but I agree with Jan. I do think it has a negative implication and I'd rather not leave the window open for those words to even enter the picture. I believe that words have power and I feel that that particular phrase *could* undermine to some extent - however slightly - whatever professional conduct and demeanor a notary has projected. It may not diminish our role overall but it's introducing a negative, so why even put that in their head?
Besides, there are so many other possible ways of communicating the fact that we can't give opinions or interpret. My usual response (after I've told them my legal disclaimer in the beginning) is that it would be inappropriate for me to comment on that. That's what seems to work best for me, as most people respect that.
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| I found out why the title company had to shred the - snoopdogMs on 7/26/11 8:32am |
| Unbelievable... n/m - Linda_H/FL on 7/26/11 8:35am |
| OMG! IMO it's too bad we're not licensed, so that some of - MW/VA on 7/26/11 8:58am |
| Maryland requires a license, thank goodness :) n/m - BossLadyMD on 7/26/11 10:14am |
| Re: Maryland requires a license, thank goodness :) - A S Johnson on 7/26/11 10:27am |
| Re: Maryland requires a license, thank goodness :) - MW/VA on 7/26/11 8:57pm |
| Re: I found out why the title company had to shred the - Riley/FL on 7/26/11 9:06am |
| I've used that phrase and have no qualms about it - Linda_H/FL on 7/26/11 9:13am |
| Re: I've used that phrase and have no qualms about it - A S Johnson on 7/26/11 9:20am |
| Re: I've used that phrase and have no qualms about it - Notarysigner on 7/26/11 9:25am |
| Re: I've used that phrase and have no qualms about it - Jules/CA on 7/26/11 7:34pm |
| I would never use that phrase, it diminishes our role. - janCA on 7/26/11 9:24am |
| IMO that doesn't diminish the role if put in the proper - Linda_H/FL on 7/26/11 9:29am |
| Re: IMO that doesn't diminish the role if put in the proper - JanetK_CA on 7/26/11 1:28pm |
| Re: I've used that phrase and have no qualms about it - Riley/FL on 7/26/11 2:12pm |
| mentoring is an absolute must, WOW! n/m - Notarysigner on 7/26/11 9:29am |
| Re: I found out why the title company had to shred the - Les_CO on 7/26/11 9:48am |
| Disagree...major reason for faxbacks is - Lee/AR on 7/26/11 10:26am |
| Re: Disagree...major reason for faxbacks is - A S Johnson on 7/26/11 10:29am |
| Re: Disagree...major reason for faxbacks is - Les_CO on 7/26/11 11:23am |
| Re: Disagree...major reason for faxbacks is - Lee/AR on 7/26/11 11:42am |
| I think I could do make that determination in 60 sec.. - Notarysigner on 7/26/11 12:13pm |
| Re: I think I could to make that determination in 60 sec.. - Notarysigner on 7/26/11 12:15pm |
| What really just rubbed my fur backwards was - snoopdogMs on 7/26/11 1:33pm |
| Ouch, snoopdog! - GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/26/11 1:57pm |
| Apparently, they only follow Hallmark's motto... - Lee/AR on 7/26/11 2:23pm |
| Brilliant, JD! - GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/26/11 1:38pm |
| Meant to say ..... - GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/26/11 1:49pm |
| Re: Meant to say ..... - JanetK_CA on 7/26/11 2:58pm |
| Re: Brilliant, JD! - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 2:02pm |
| Re: Brilliant, JD! - Lee/AR on 7/26/11 2:06pm |
| You're hired, Lee! n/m - GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/26/11 2:26pm |
| Re: You're hired, Lee! - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 2:35pm |
| Re: You're hired, Lee! - jba/fl on 7/26/11 5:49pm |
| Re: You're hired, Lee! - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 6:04pm |
| Re: Brilliant, JD! - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 2:27pm |
| To Add - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 2:32pm |
| I see your point, LKT, but .... - GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/26/11 2:57pm |
| Agree with GG - S Peterson on 7/26/11 3:19pm |
| Re: Agree with GG - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 3:33pm |
| Re: HUH?!?!?!? - S Peterson on 7/26/11 3:47pm |
| No clear cut answer, IMO - JanetK_CA on 7/26/11 3:52pm |
| Re: No clear cut answer, IMO - S Peterson on 7/26/11 4:06pm |
| Re: No clear cut answer, IMO - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 4:28pm |
| Re: No clear cut answer, IMO - JanetK_CA on 7/27/11 12:52am |
| GOLDGIRL is correct!! - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 4:10pm |
| That's why I say "cover yourself" As has been - S Peterson on 7/26/11 4:22pm |
| Re: GOLDGIRL is correct!! - Notarysigner on 7/26/11 4:25pm |
| the first thing I do when I come to a jurat - SheilaSJCA on 7/26/11 3:18pm |
| Perfect, Sheila!! LOL!!!! Yes, you're hired! ;>) n/m - JanetK_CA on 7/26/11 3:56pm |
| Oh boy....If you give them an oath and - Notarysigner on 7/26/11 4:14pm |
| Re: the first thing I do when I come to a jurat - LKT/CA on 7/26/11 3:58pm |
| Sheila, your reputation precedes you .... - GOLDGIRL/CA on 7/26/11 4:50pm |
| Re: Sheila, your reputation precedes you .... - SheilaSJCA on 7/26/11 6:04pm |
| Re: Disagree...major reason for faxbacks is - Les_CO on 7/26/11 2:05pm |