why do ppl care how if i can spell or not?

Question

well c'mon..im asking a question nd more then half the anwsers are ...u cnt spell...i no that alredy my spelling grades have told me that more then once..nd y do u care ne way

sandy ...gud anwser but intelegence is based on word the words themself...not the spelling of them...i no wat u are saying but an intelegent conversation in real life isnt clacified by spelling 4 ther is none involved

Answer 1

It's hard to understand a lot of misspellings sometimes. This might be why people care. Another reason they might care is because people expect a certain level of knowledge with regard to the language when someone is using the language in written form. In other words, people might assume that if you can't spell well that you can't think well. I forget who said it, but someone once said, "The limits of my language are the limits of my world." People might think that your thought range is limited because your knowledge of the written word is limited.

I wouldn't worry about it so much. What other people think is just what other people think. No reflection on you at all. Just a reflection of their own prejudice.

P.S. When you ask questions, just add something like, "I know my spelling is bad. Please don't comment on it."

You can also use the Check Spelling option.

Update:

Well, you're absolutely right, brother, that spelling is not involved in face-to-face conversation. That wasn't the point of your question at first. But you seem to have a grasp on ideas and have no problem communicating. Maybe you have a language-based learning disability--like dyslexia or something else (what, I don't know).

There are plenty of intelligent people who can't write for crap. I had a student once who was a frickin' genius, but to try to read his awful handwriting and atrocious spelling was so hard. I never did figure out why and how he could be so brilliant and yet so incompetent with the written word, and ultimately it didn't matter much to me. If anything, it taught me that things are not often what they appear to be. Perhaps he had some language-based disability and perhaps he didn't. And, yes, it may be true that he had a harder time in school, on college applications, and in getting jobs because his written skills were so poor--but dems is da breaks.

We can't all be all things, if you know what I mean. I do know that until this student came into my class, his English teachers had been telling his parents that he was a lost cause. What I found out was that they didn't take the time to try to decipher his chicken-scratched awful grammar and spelling...which is their prerogative. But I took the time, because I liked the kid and enjoyed what he had to say in class. I guess the bottom line here is that not everybody in the world is as patient and curious as I am--nor are they as concerned as I about overlooking what people have to offer solely on account of their spelling and handwriting. I am a person who is patient and likes to get to know what people are about without prejudging in a knee-jerk fashion. You won't run into many folks like this in the world. Some, yes, but the majority will not be patient and will not want to put forth the effort. People are lazy and judgmental, in general.

Answer 2

It is a reflection of your level of intelligence. It is also difficult to figure out exactly what it is that you are trying to say. The words are so incredibly misspelled that we cannot even figure out what it is that you are trying to ask. If you know that you cannot spell very well, why don't you study to better your spelling skills? What will happen when you try to fill out a job application? Or when you have to submit a resume? No one wants to hire someone that can't even spell "anyway" correctly.

And, in response to your edit, it may be true that you don't need to spell correctly to have a conversation, but at some point in time, you will have to write a letter or memo. And, unfortunately, Jolly 1 is right. You will be treated as others perceive you.

Answer 3

Well.. it annoys some people because on the internet people tend to use what it known as 'internet slang' but if you look at school records, the levels of grammar and spelling mistakes being made by teenagers is rising steadily and it is becoming a serious problem. I've seen it with my friends (trust me.. I'm 16 and it annoys me) And also when you apply for a job or go out for a contest or anything, alot can be said about you by your style of writing. So in conclusion, most people aren't annoyed because you specifically can't spell, they're annoyed because it is becoming a pattern in today's teenagers and in a nutshell.. it's bad

Answer 4

sincere spelling errors i do not brain such a lot. But in case you desire your query significantly spoke back I have got to no less than be ready to realise. If it is so jumbled that it takes five mins to learn a sentence I'm now not gonna make the effort to support any one out. That's simply natural laziness. Even if you are now not a well speller you need to use phrases you do understand how to spell or ask any one that is round learn how to spell whatever. If it is in 'textual content' structure it is simply demanding. I'm now not texting and I do not for that very intent. in case you desire to speak like that for your peers in your cellphone cross correct forward however once more in case you desire a few severe support you must take that additional part a moment to correct 'to' as an alternative of two. Not a significant deal relatively, but if part the message is in numbers it is simply demanding. I do not in most cases yell at individuals that do that I simply effortlessly do not support them. They select to write down like that I select to not reply. No biggie.

Answer 5

Do YOU actually believe that an employer would hire you with what you have just written?

Employers want employees who take pride in everything they do. Their Appearance, Speech how they talk, Resume/Application and other areas pertinent to the job they are applying for.

Employers pay close attention to DETAILS! Spelling and grammar are #1 priority when they are looking at prospective job applications.

The resumes/applications that are poorly written, sloppy and intelligible get filed into the TRASH!!!

Answer 6

First of all, correct spelling and proper grammar skills are a sign of some intelligence, maturity, and give a d*** about making yourself clearly understood.

Secondly, not everyone wants to try to decode whatever the heck it is you're trying to say when you type in--what is that up there, shorthand? It's time consuming and irritating. If everyone typed or spelled just however they wanted to without following any rules, then no one would be able to communicate, period.

Not meaning to be offensive here, just wishing to make myself clearly understood.

Answer 7

Poor spelling is a sign of an illiterate person. If you can spell and choose not to it is a sign of pure laziness which will spill over into other areas of your life.
Plus it is irritating, hard to read and a sign of the times.
Do you want to be you or follow like a sheep.
Use your abbreviations in text messages, not here.

Answer 8

Because it makes them feel better to put you down. Bad spelling is mildly annoying but I don't really care that much. Half the time I am too lazy to run spell check and my spelling isn't so great. Who cares. It makes them feel like a bigger person to demean you. Some people need to get over themselves.

Answer 9

People care whether you can spell or not because it's often a clue as to how knowledgable you are.

What many people are thinking is: If you can't spell, then you might not know much.

If you don't know much, then why bother talking to you about serious things?

You might want to freshen up your spelling skills. People will take you more seriously that way.

Answer 10

You are in a text-based forum where all communication is based on your written skills. If you can't spell, how is anyone supposed to understand you?

Also, there is a Check Spelling button that takes less than four seconds to use.