2006-09-10 20:54:50 · 34 answers · asked by Doddie 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
YES! Especially if you want to be understood.
Why do you think our spelling system hasn't changed in hundreds of years even though it's far outdated? Because then no one would but an elite few would be able to read anything written before.
And punctuation is important, especially to hear the voice of the writer come out. It helps the reader to understand exactly what the author means.
2006-09-10 22:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by Koshka Boga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do think it matters if you can't spell or punctuate right, but i can't do none of those but i have a good job hard working and a house of my own a good car all payed for. I'm not saying you get this for free, I've worked hard, i just wish i could spell better and things! my wife's gram ma and spelling is far superior to mine but I'd say i was more mentally strategic.after reading some of the other answers i've decided to put this in i'm far from dumb and i'm certainly not lazy people who can't punctuate or spell properly doesn't make the daft! i really think the poeple who think that really need to take a closer look.
2006-09-10 21:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-10 20:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to get a decent job, probably yes. It is also a lot harder on the eye trying to read how you have written the above question.
2006-09-10 20:57:13 · answer #4 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you filled in a job application to work for me, and you wrote like that, your application would go straight in the bin. But if you're texting your friends, it doesn't matter at all. It's all about context and being able to make yourself understood.
2006-09-10 21:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Roxy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do have a problem lyk that and it really matters to me, coz it makes me look stupid, but in fairness to me, i came from a non english speaking country. also i am not proficient in typing so evrytym i hit the wrong keys n do backspaces and i'm fed up with it. so i try to practice more in typing, grammar and spelling coz it really matters.
2006-09-10 21:12:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u cant spell or punctuate right, u gonna face problems in ur professional life.. writing memos, official mail, etc..
the good part is, its easy to correct.. pick up one of the good word power/spell better books...u will see the difference..
2006-09-10 20:58:30 · answer #7 · answered by ashish1347 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be less likely for people to understand what you mean, yes I think it would be a problem if your grammer and spelling was poor
2006-09-10 20:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really can't spell it does matter because it doesn't reflect well upon you and you won't be able to write properly. But I know that you can spell, haha :D
2006-09-11 23:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by Forest_aude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does
2006-09-10 20:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by Angel D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋