Posted by GBailey_KY on 8/17/06 7:23pm
Msg #139174

OT--IS IT JUST ME

or does it drive anyone else crazy to read or receive information from SS, title companies, etc. containing numerous grammatical and/or spelling errors?? Each time I see this happen, it makes me wonder about the professionalism of the agency, particularly when attention to detail is such a critical part of what we do.

Reply by Brad_CA on 8/17/06 7:30pm
Msg #139175

It happens all the time. It drives me crazy also.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/17/06 7:40pm
Msg #139178

Yep

And I'm sure it works both ways. When they see poor grammar on our part, they probably think "do we want this person representing us?"

Reply by Julie/MI on 8/17/06 9:43pm
Msg #139210

Re: I don't think they care about these things

You should see the letters that are signed by the teachers and elementary school principal from my boys' elementary school. Some examples:

Sincerely Yours instead of Sincerely yours--yes I did point out this mistake to the principal--she did sign it after all. Remember when our teachers told us to always proofread BEFORE we signed our name?

alot instead of a lot

Letters addressed to: Mrs. Julie Williams --how can I be married to myself? I am Mrs. Jeffrey Williams.

Recieve instead of receive. They're, there and their, etc.

Then the earlier tread on this board about the lower case in America--shame shame on that blunder!

Then there is my brother's friend who orders clam chowder soup at a restaurant.

I received an email from a title company today stating that if I needed further assistants (assistance) to give them a call.

Finally, there was the recent baby shower I attended, where I got to address my OWN thank you note envelope. If someone could manage to address the invitation to me, why was that step necessary? Now of course, I did NOT do this step, so therefore I was "excluded" from winning the centerpiece on the table; a lovely collection of foaming hand soap. Apparently, if your self-address envelope was selected, the prize was yours. Where are the mothers of these young ladies? What happened to social graces?

We are too afraid to correct our young people as we will hurt their feelings. I personally believe the first generation of the "politically correct" generation are the early 30 somethings. I know my sister is one of them and they don't care about manners, spelling or anything else except what is pleasing to them.

I just don't think the young whippersnappers give a hoot--and I'm not that old!

Reply by Pat/IL on 8/17/06 9:54pm
Msg #139213

Re: I don't think they care about these things

Oh, stop it before I *loose* my mind.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/17/06 10:30pm
Msg #139226

Re: I don't think they care about these things - Julie

Sorry, can't help myself, but I had to chuckle when I saw this in your post:

"Then the earlier tread on this board about the lower case in America--shame shame on that blunder!"

I am sure you meant earlier thread not tread. LOL

But I do agree with you.
A couple of years ago the Florida Today newspaper was asking for volunteers to proofread the paper for them before printing. They should be paying someone to do that!

Reply by MelissaCT on 8/18/06 9:17am
Msg #139296

Re: Proofreading

Our local paper is so bad, they cut off articles - regularly. Nothing like reading a fairly well-written article that never ends. It is cut-off, mid-sentence & is not continued anywhere else within the paper. A correction is never issued.

And, spell check only works for misspelled words, not correctly spelled words used incorrectly.

This, too, is one of my pet peeves. The occasional *teh* (which I do consistently as my fingers & brain do not always communicate at the same speed) is one thing, but to not know the difference between advice and advise, loose and lose, or they're their and there just makes me cringe & want to scream!

Take a moment to read through what you're message is stating, proofread your throughts before you hit send or post, please...

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/18/06 10:10am
Msg #139309

Re: Proofreading

Melissa
I was reading an article in the Florida Today one day, and half way through the article it changed to a completely different story! So there was half of 2 articles in 1. Confusing!

For the other Floridians, I only read the Florida Today online. As most of us know the paper is only good as a mullet wrapper

Reply by Tula/MI on 8/18/06 12:19am
Msg #139250

Re: I don't think they care about these things

It's the tip of an ever growing ice burg Julie. Has anyone read Thomas L. Friedman's “The World Is Flat”? Well if you have children in school you need to, Mr. Friedman begins by explaining why the world has become flat due to fiber optics, the Internet, and the bursting of the .com bubble. From there he explains why businesses in the United States have begun out sourcing call centers, manufacturing, etc, and why if something isn't done now about the attitudes and education of your young people, they will all be selling French fry s, my words not Mr. Friedman's, but that's what he is eluding to.

Reply by MelissaCT on 8/18/06 9:08am
Msg #139293

Re: grammar & spelling - OT

You know, this comes back to the schools allowing phonetic spelling & the whole "no child left behind" thing. I know some teachers who have mentioned that they have actually been told to not concentrate on things that are not specifically tested, such as grammar & spelling & to instead focus on the items like math, etc. that are on those tests.

I think the states that have fought the government mandated program are doing more service to the kids than those who's hands are tied to this program for the money...if you don't participate in the program, you don't receive the funds.

Sorry, just realized that this post is OT from actual notary work...

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/17/06 10:10pm
Msg #139216

Re: OT--IS IT JUST ME...Try a view

Are you all forgetting about the "dumbing down" of this Country?

Go to a McDonalds and have the change counted back to you. Non-existent - they don't have the skills other than to count back the change read-out on the computer.

Review the High School Seniors "mandatory test" to graduate in California and how the Court system supported the dummies. It's not "nice" to make someone feel bad.

Read an "official" letter from a State Agency...that is truly scary with the grammatical errors.

And ya'll want to fixate on title companies and SS's?? I suggest you'd do better to be an example of professionalism.

There is no difference in the lack of finesse in the language of these companies than in ANY company in this country.

As notaries - set an example - but don't hold the minimum wage folks at these business to a higher standard than any other in this country....because they aren't making any more than the hamburger slingers that make minimum wage.

Get real, please.

Reply by hcampersFL on 8/17/06 10:28pm
Msg #139224

Re: OT--IS IT JUST ME...Try a view-Titlegal

"And ya'll want to fixate on title companies and SS's?? I suggest you'd do better to be an example of professionalism."

ya'll = y'all

J/K

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/17/06 10:31pm
Msg #139227

Re: OT--IS IT JUST ME...Try a view-Titlegal

Bev, I'm truly a Southern Gal at heart....just geographically mis-born.

Ya gotta admit I try though? I need to listen to Brenda's lovely drawl more often. All tips are appreciated - my fantasy is to wear a peach tulle hoop skirt....with white gloves and a big white shade hat (that's probably wrong too)....and greet visitors on a warm southern porch handing out Mint Julips.

Sigh. I better go to the Blue Willow Inn in Georgia for training and a job. In the meantime...teach me??

Reply by cyndi_ca on 8/17/06 10:59pm
Msg #139229

TG, you reminded me of the movie

Tammy and the Bachelor with Debbie Reynolds when she tells a story of a southern woman. I too am a southern girl at heart and wonder where did all the politeness and charm disappear to. I think you are doin' a fine job girl. Y'all take care now, hear!

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/17/06 11:28pm
Msg #139237

LOL Cyndi

First, I need to spell Y'all.

Hey I found this cool vacation for single ladies...traveling the south. The trip was to Charleston and Savannah and was held in 200 yr old hotels and trips to all the southern, moss-laden homes, teas, and gobs of Southern History.

God, I wanted to go but it's in October and the $2200 price tag wasn't in the budget in such short notice.

I guarantee y'all, I'll be there next year!

Reply by hcampersFL on 8/17/06 11:14pm
Msg #139233

Re: OT--IS IT JUST ME...Try a view-Titlegal

Honey your doing just fine! ( as she bats her eyelashes very fast ).
You are an Honorary Southern Belle.
Remember Daisy Duke and Ellie May didn't wear any hoop skirts and they are fine young ladies of the south.
ps if you want to go and see the "old south" go to Jekyll Island Ga. That is a walk through time.
Really Beautiful. http://www.jekyllclub.com/

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/18/06 12:45am
Msg #139261

Re: OT--IS IT Bev, it's bookmarked and I'm taking internet

stroll though those moss laden trees tomorrow. Thank you so kindly.

Any of y'all southern belles care to join me in a trip down memory lane in enough months to plan ahead?

Oh! Do say yes, darlin's. I do make a mean peach pie...

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/18/06 12:53am
Msg #139263

We eat Peach Cobbler in the south, ma'am. Get it straight. n/m

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/18/06 12:33am
Msg #139255

This tread is hilarius. Y'all r such loosers. n/m

Reply by CaliNotary on 8/18/06 12:44am
Msg #139258

Re: This tread is hilarius. Y'all r such loosers.

I still am trying to figure out which of the posts in this thread have deliberate smartass spelling errors and which ones are from people who just can't spell.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/18/06 12:54am
Msg #139264

Re: This tread is hilarius. Well, then let's make amends..

We'll kind sir...Mr. Calinotary, we ladies were just changin' our lil minds. Now, mind you, we started out jus a lil on the vinegar side....but after some reflection thought it jus wasn't ladylike of us, and we are quite mortified.

So, to make amends to you dear , kind, sirs, we'd be honored if you'd join us for tea in the garden where I promise we won't talk such silly nonsense as "vocablulary". After all...we ladies don't know a thing about such! tehe. Expect a handwritten note in the near future from the Ladies of the Charleston American Rembrance Committee. We'd be honored with your dear presence.

With all due Respect to your Kind Sirs;
The Ladies of the Committee

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/18/06 1:04am
Msg #139268

Re: This tread is hilarius. Well, then let's make amends..

And for the Fine Lady, Ms. Becca (a NICE southern name) recently trans-planted from the west....the one with the hankerin for the Peach Cobbler? Of course, darlin! We aim to please, B*tch. tee hee. Oh, and bring your beautiful Macy. He is a dog of true southern persuasion....a gentlemen is read in the eyes and his tell me he's an honorable gent....(that won't DEMAND Peach Cobbler). Oh, do yes bring him!

OUr carriage will come around in a fortnight to collect you all.

Joyously looking forward to our reunion, dear ladies!

With Admiration from your Southern Sisters, TaTa!

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/18/06 1:10am
Msg #139270

I am working very hard here to show sothern hospitalty

and not one of you gives a care. Boo hoo....sniff (be back, I need my linen kercheif..the embroidered one.....) there.

Now let's all behave like ladies and gentlemen. More to come for our southern soiree where men can be men and ladies are covered with parasols and fed mint julips. Until then, please mind your manners as your nanny's taught you.

Warmly,

The Ladies of the American South.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/18/06 8:49am
Msg #139291

OT: Texas Southern

Southern hospitality is real.

However, having lived the pretentious life of the bride of a shining son of the "Old Three Hundred" (http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/OO/umo1.html) in Texas, I know the venom that lies behind the drawls of the true-blooded Southern Belles.

I was just a girl from the other side of the tracks and they tried to make mincemeat of me. They probably did, but I was too naive at the time to know it. My bloodline was wrong, and I remember how my sweet (now ex- ) mother-in-law, another girl from the wrong side of the tracks, tried in vain to capitalize on my brains at all my wedding showers and engagement parties. And, no, I won't give her the southern slam of "Bless her heart," then launch into a diatribe about her unacceptible traits.

In Miz Ruth Anna's little pinky finger there was more beauty, more southern grace, charm and good will toward all than there was in all those who sent out engraved invitations to celebrate mine and the ex's marriage. She was the best grandmother to my son that one could ever hope for.

To my ex-husband's top credit, he has also evolved into a true southern gentleman; and, when he and his wife built their new house, they built a spacious area for his mother to live with them. She's 89 now, been legally blind for 30 years and will never be anywhere but at home.

That he and I still partake in the joint parental love of our 25 year-old son, hug every time we see each other and share in remembering our boy as a baby is what I like to think of as true southern civility.

Don't even get me started about when I my poor mother-in-law wanted to see me on the rolls of Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Daughters of the Confederacy. I qualified, but in such a way that it was a bloodbath!

The gentleman ways of my son is testament enough of his father's and my civility and genteel ways.

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 8/18/06 9:46am
Msg #139305

Re: OT: Texas Southern

"Southern hospitality is real."

And it's not dead! My husband has always laughed at me because it is impossible for me to fix just enough food for us. I have tried and I just can't do it! Always worrying about an unexpected visitor, and my goodness, i'd just faint right away if I didn't have enough vittles fixed for them too!
Now, of course, you always fix up a "snack" for them to take with them too! And don't forget that good ol' southern sweet tea!
When we went to NC a couple of years ago, I didn't think anything about the waitress asking if I wanted sweet tea, and that's what I ordered, as did my husband, however, he's a yankee from Illinois, and had no clue what he was actually ordering, I had to laugh at the look on his face when he took his first drink of that tea!
I hear you Brenda! Growing up in the Tx Panhandle and along the gulf coast into LA, I would'nt trade my roots for nothing! It was a major culture shock moving to AZ in high school!
Oh, the memories this has brought back! LOL! Thanks!
Y'all have a great day!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/18/06 12:24pm
Msg #139338

Re: OT: I am a Southern Belle <g>

I am the one in the purple.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v391/LadySylvia/belles.jpg

(This was at Cypress Gardens for all those that have been to Florida and visited Cypress Gardens)

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/18/06 1:31am
Msg #139276

Eye think mine iz obveous. n/m