2006-10-25 08:53:16 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yes Yes Yes!!! At least it does to me. However we also need to know to whom? Because to some people, as we have seen on here, it obviously matters not a jot!! I think that anyone over the age of 40 would be unimpressed by bad spelling. Education has changed for the worst, sadly-at least in the UK, anyway.
2006-10-25 22:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by nodplod 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spelling certainly does matter. Speaking as someone who has reviewed resumes and applications from propective employees, I can say that spelling and grammar errors will often cause your resume/application to be tossed out on the spot. If you make basic errors on such an important document, the company does not want to give you a chance to screw up its business.
To rant and rave a little about spellcheckers: They do a wonderful job, EXCEPT they cannot distinguish between homophones. If you want to use the word "too" and put in "to" by mistake, the ol' spellchecker will not skip a beat. Same thing if you butcher the spelling so badly you end up with another, unrelated word. Spellcheckers are great, but absolute dependence on them is a big mistake.
2006-10-25 10:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I firmly believe so. Not just because I'm an author and I dislike people degrading my tool box (which happens when they misuse words also) but for a very pragmatic reason: that you can make a mistake in spelling a communication to a live person and they may be able to infer what you've meant, but when you're talking to a computer and you misspell something or put a comma where you should have put a full stop, the computer (i) won't adapt, and (ii) won't tell you what you've done wrong. So there are two good reasons; one for style and one for practicality. 'Nuff said?
2006-10-25 09:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course proper spelling matters! It shows that you care.
2006-10-25 09:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by BeezKneez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most definately it does. the three r's readin writing and arithmetic have gone from our education today. we should get back to the basics. spelling broadens youre mind and if you can spell well holds you in stead for a better chance of job in life. spelling today is atrocious.
2006-10-25 15:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by francis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Spelling and correct grammar are important, if you want to be taken seriously and respected.
Advice I have given my children.
In instant messenger conversation or telephone text messages rules may be relaxed, but for formal writing one must observe the rules.
2006-10-25 09:13:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Proper spelling and grammar matters a great deal.
2006-10-25 09:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by Mag999nus 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course it does. Bad spelling does not reflect well on the writer, and with spell checks there is no reason not to spell correctly!
2006-10-25 09:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by mac's mom 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Proper spelling reflects: your education, your desire of accuracy, your ability to communicate, how employable you are and whether or not you are careless. Spell check is so available that one need never misspell. (That doesn't imply that you can forego proof reading!)
-MM
2006-10-25 10:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as much as in the past, but yes. It depends on the context.
If you are texting a friend, it doesn't matter at all.
If you are writing an essay for school, it matters, but you can use your spellchecker.
If you are writing something on the spot for your job, then you may not get a chance to get any help. People will judge you based on how well you write.
2006-10-25 08:55:41 · answer #10 · answered by Dentata 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋