Posted by ewing2surf on 2/14/07 1:38am
Msg #175583

Anyone recognize this Notary?

http://i9.tinypic.com/2ypeved.jpg

Reply by BrendaTx on 2/14/07 6:49am
Msg #175590

What I recognize is that an otherwise nice sign on the back of a vehicle has an apostrophe where it does not belong.

Does no one care any longer that an apostrophe indicates a contraction or possessive case?

"Mobile Mortgage Doc's" requires a noun after "doc's" to explain what belongs to "Mobile Mortgage Doc".

Reply by Lee/AR on 2/14/07 7:31am
Msg #175595

It's Mobile Mortgage Doc's CAR, of course. n/m

Reply by Charles_Ca on 2/14/07 4:44pm
Msg #175692

Obviously, that's what the sign says ;) n/m

Reply by rengel/CA on 2/14/07 11:12am
Msg #175624

Brenda, you read this board everyday and see all of the typos, errors and misused words. This surprises you that there is an apostrophe that doesn't belong?
; )

Reply by BrendaTx on 2/14/07 11:14am
Msg #175625

Re: Anyone recognize this Notary? YES! It surprises me

that someone would pay $100-$200 to advertise their ignorance.

Typing on this board is one thing...I can't believe anyone would pay that much for such a lovely sign and screw it up.

Reply by sandi42 on 2/14/07 12:25pm
Msg #175641

Re: Anyone recognize this Notary? YES! It surprises me

Why does it matter Brenda if there is an ' after docs? We are not all perfect and an english professor like you are. What's the big deal anyway. Why are you so judgemental?

Reply by BrendaTx on 2/14/07 12:44pm
Msg #175647

Sandi, what a charmer you are!

Glad to the see the real Sandi back. LOL

Reply by sandi42 on 2/14/07 12:46pm
Msg #175648

Re: Sandi, what a charmer you are!

Thanks Brenda

Reply by CaliNotary on 2/14/07 1:09pm
Msg #175651

Yeah, I've missed her "logic"

It truly blows my mind that "you think you're so perfect" is her answer for everything. But I guess it's easy to get defensive when you go through life as a clearly intellectually inferior person.

Reply by sandi42 on 2/14/07 1:29pm
Msg #175661

Re: Yeah, I've missed her "logic"

why do you guys always so critizing about other notarys? We are not perfect and neither are you. Stop it Calinotary.

Reply by MichiganAl on 2/15/07 8:29am
Msg #175754

You mean we should be nice to everyone? Like you are? n/m

Reply by hcampersFL on 2/14/07 1:26pm
Msg #175659

Sandi, what a charmer you are!~Snake charmer! n/m

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 2/14/07 1:40pm
Msg #175663

Sandi, maybe because

it's basic English 101 grammar. If we want to be considered professional we need to make everything we do appear as professional as possible. Otherwise we will be considered highly paid clerks, not professionals!

Reply by sandi42 on 2/14/07 1:50pm
Msg #175664

Re: Sandi, maybe because

I understand that but being to picky about ' and such is not needed. This site is for signing services not english grammar. I know thats important but most of the people here don't let anyone voice their thoughts so much negative results. To clicky for me. Some of you people don't let anyone voice their opinions tear them up right away. That's all I have to say.

Reply by BrendaTx on 2/14/07 2:01pm
Msg #175666

Re: Sandi, maybe because - Sandi, I am the one you took

issue with and I don't have any problem at all with what you said.

I respect that you don't like my way, my comments or agree with my opinion. I don't take it personally or feel that means you dislike me...and even if you do/did, what harm would come to me as a result? None.

So, go on with your opinion on me...and let me have mine. It's got nothing to do with a click, or harsh words. It's just common business sense and the proper use of the English language.

I type thousands of words each day. I make lots of mistakes either by ignorance or by typo error. I keep flailing away at the documents until I get them 100% perfect 99.9% of the time before they leave my hands. There's always a possibility errors occur even with a proofreader.

It's important to me that if I put my time and efforts into something the end result is a quality product. It is a sense of self-respect and the pride of a job well done.

To spend a good bit of marketing money on a nice car sign only to botch it grammatically is senseless and wasteful.

Reply by BrendaTx on 2/14/07 2:03pm
Msg #175667

Sandi - sp error! "...do with a clique", not click!

That error didn't cost me a dime, but an error on a vehicle is an expensive and constant reminder of indifference to detail.

Reply by Stephanie_CA on 2/14/07 2:59pm
Msg #175673

Re: Sandi, maybe because - So True Dorothy! n/m

Reply by MelissaCT on 2/14/07 2:01pm
Msg #175665

It shows the LACK of attention to detail

that being a notary requires. If one can't use simple vocabulary correctly, what else will they miss? Signatures, initials, properly verifying the identity of the signer...

This "oh well, I'm not perfect" attitude is most unprofessional and a hazard to our business.

When a mistake is made (let's face it, we all do make mistakes), it is imperative and the professional thing to do to not only remedy the mistake but to also put into place additional controls so the mistake is not repeated. This is why many of us check our work at the table & check again before shipping -- controls to ensure accuracy & reduce defects.

Reply by sandi42 on 2/14/07 3:39pm
Msg #175678

Re: It shows the LACK of attention to detail

What I know is that you pick people apart and no need of it. Seen so many posts even about new people. They only ask a question you guys rip them apart for no reason. Who cares , your just afraid they will take away your work and that's the way it is, it's cheaper for a company to hire them and you critizise them for what reason? It's a stuff world out there.

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 2/14/07 4:26pm
Msg #175684

Better to remain silent

and have people think that you are stupid than to open your mouth and remove all doubt is a very old, but very wise saying.

Reply by Terri/Fl on 2/14/07 1:12pm
Msg #175655

Re: Signs

When I was in college I worked as a waitress. The upscale restaurant was located in one of the Hilton Hotels and was undergoing extensive renovations....there was an airhammer in the kitchen! Anyway I suggested to the restaurant owner that he place a sign at the entrance to apologize for the dust, noise, and construction mess. He said.....great idea and went off to write a sign. Next day I arrive for work and there was a big sign at the front door that said, "Please Pardon ARE dust....under construction". I was mortified and didn't know what to say or do.....since this was the owner of the restaurant and my direct boss and this was a third or fouth grade error. So, I said nothing about it but I knew that I wasn't the only one that would notice the error. Later on .....when I had students I always used this as an example.....when you write business letters or construct signs etc......better make sure your grammar is correct. Some people will notice. (this is not a formal letter only a quick note to share a story) Terri

Reply by NJ_Notary on 2/15/07 11:49pm
Msg #175928

Amen sista. Its a shame when one must be impressed soley on another's grammar. My grammar isn't always 100% up to par (I'm human and make mistakes), but the lack of grammar in today's society is just shocking.

Reply by NJ_Notary on 2/15/07 11:50pm
Msg #175929

It's i mean.... speaking of my typos lol hehehe

Reply by CaliNotary on 2/14/07 1:10pm
Msg #175652

Why?

You wanna find out their name so you can talk about them at the next notary luncheon?

Reply by Kate/CA on 2/14/07 1:20pm
Msg #175658

Joe, I went to a signing once and the borrower was telling her neighbor did what I do. Well when I left, there outside the neighbors house was a hugh motorhome, 40 ft, with signs all over it, advertising loan signings. I guess that would be the best of both worlds. If you went to one of those houses that the smell is so bad, you could invite them into the motorhome and sign papers. I just wondered how he managed some of the rural area roads.

Reply by ZeeCA on 2/14/07 5:28pm
Msg #175704

reminds me of eats shoots and leaves ... so many ways to

punctuate to change the meaning of this sentence....

an English prof uses this as an example of the impt of punctuation and now has a book w/ the same title.....

Reply by JanetK_CA on 2/14/07 6:58pm
Msg #175716

Love that example!

In these days of email and text messaging, spelling and grammar have often been lost in the shuffle. This one, though, I think is kind of an interesting case because, if you think about it, the apostrophe is also used to indicate deleted letters, as with contractions. (E.g., "did not" becomes "didn't", etc.) So maybe this person was being conscious of the letters removed to shorten "documents" to "doc's". Because we're dealing with them on a daily basis, we all immediately know what is meant when someone says "docs", but not everyone else does. But I think it's kind of a stretch and probably wouldn't make their choice. Maybe this one could be filed under "trying too hard"?? ;>

Reply by MikeC/NY on 2/14/07 8:13pm
Msg #175723

Eats, shoots and leaves

A great book on punctuation by Lynne Truss. For those who have not read it - even if you have NO interest in punctuation - it's a quick, easy and amusing read. And maybe you'll learn something in the process.

As for what the title means:

A panda walks into a café. He orders a sandwich, eats it, then draws a gun and proceeds to fire it at the other patrons.

“Why?” asks the confused, surviving waiter amidst the carnage, as the panda makes towards the exit. The panda produces a badly punctuated wildlife manual and tosses it over his shoulder.

“Well, I'm a panda,” he says at the door. “Look it up.”

The waiter turns to the relevant entry in the manual and, sure enough, finds an explanation. “Panda. Large black-and-white bear-like mammal, native to China. Eats, shoots and leaves

Reply by ZeeCA on 2/14/07 8:18pm
Msg #175724

now they do not have to read the book.... :) n/m

Reply by MikeC/NY on 2/14/07 9:18pm
Msg #175732

I'm waiting for the "Huh? I don't get it... " responses n/m