A lot of the kids are asking and answering questions using the cell phone shortcuts of i's, u's, and ur's, etc. Although this may be cool and neat, I'm sad to think this is the result of our education system. Kids: this Yahoo site is an opportunity to use those grammar, spelling and puncutation rules you learned and hated. If you go for a job and express yourself this way, they'll never take you. Why not talk to the public using English, and talk to you friends using i's and u's? Comments?
2006-09-28 05:42:44 · 17 answers · asked by Arnold M 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Thank you. I have been feeling like a total prude on this site for refusing to answer questions from people who write so crudely. I feel better now.
I have younger sister who is a teenager and honestly I think it's a fad just like the saggy pants. I hope that someday it goes away!
My friend teaches freshman English at a university and she got an entire paper turned in once with "u" and "ur" used exclusively. She was completely horrified.
2006-09-28 09:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Elaura 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A very good point to make. Sadly our society does not wish to continue in the proper use of language and would much rather encourage poor English grammer. I believe that the artists of our time are further encouraging such a miss use of the English language as well. It all comes down to what the parents teach their children and what they do not teach them.
2006-09-28 09:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by You Ask & I Answer!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
(applauding)
Anything that gets in the way of good, clear communication should be avoided. This includes not only the examples you cite, but incorrect capitalization as well. Since this site is not just a "teen-only" space, there should be a minimum baseline of clarity in all questions, if only to be courteous [another value that has gone by the wayside].
Thanks for the question!
2006-09-28 05:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Amen to that! When people type answers to questions using the shortcuts, I dont even read them. Most of the time you cant even understand what they were trying to say in the first place and it makes them look ignorant.
2006-09-28 08:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by katybeth212001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...I feel in a professional setting u're totally right. However, when texting and E-mailing friends in an informal and quick way, you just want to get the message out. No time for actual caps and words spelled out.
2006-09-28 07:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by Snki55ed Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being lazy and uncaring now will make the same attitude for later on.. I agree with the spelling of some and I also skip over their questions because of poor spelling.
2006-09-28 09:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
half of the time i can't understand what they are saying. i have to sit there and say it because my brain doesn't work like that. (although i admit i have a problem with putting in capitol letters) i think i hate "wot" for "what" the most. "wot" doesn't even sound the same as "what". but at least you can tell by the writing an approximate age.
2006-09-28 07:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree totally. What is the point in learning if you refuse to use it? It may be quicker but it is also amost rude because it shows the level of importance of your message, the person you are sending it to and your self-image.
2006-09-28 05:46:46 · answer #8 · answered by the16cats 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i agree wholeheartedly. i don't even use those shortcuts when i'm talking to people on instant messanger, when people do it makes me woneder why i'm not worth an extra two or three letters? if you're expecting someone to give you thoughtful and usefull advice, you should respect them and give use all 26 letters in the aplhabet.
2006-09-28 07:45:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wholeheartedly agree.
2006-09-28 05:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by Papa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋