Why is it that as a society, we have come to accept improper grammar? There is a woman who recently got hired at my workplace who does not have any idea how to speak to the public. She is thin and blond and wears her breats exposed most days, and the bosses (men) love her. She says things like, "That ain't right" and "She were'nt there on time" HELP
2006-11-01 03:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by Mrs. Jackson 3 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Sounds like this person has learned Ebonics.That usually comes from being around people who speak in that language.I think this makes the person sound uneducated and ignorant. She probably thinks she's really sexy and booty dances regularly.
2006-11-01 03:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by Sk8rmom 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have noticed. Incorrect is now the commonly excepted manner of speaking. I think that it started to change somewhere between the 1960's and 1970's. Slang became popular during the 1920's, but it was not the same as improper grammar. Improper grammar now seems to be acceptable everywhere, even in good middle class neighborhoods. I think that it is because of popular music. Sexual promiscuity seems to correlate with with the rise in poor grammar.
2006-11-01 15:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by John B 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you on the point of what I was taught is low class slang,bad english or whatever you wish to call it- is much more pronounced (or not pronounced-HA!) nowdays. The use of "cuss" words as verbs is predominant enough to make me cring when I hear what -and how- many youth are saying in public. I drive the So Cal freeways- I know everyword in the book, so does my 19 year old son, but we don't use them! At least not as everyday language! And the popular need to sound like your current hero-rapper or whatever is producing a whole generation that has lowered its standards on speech, politeness, courtship, respect and self-responsibility. Its scary! There are many other good, hard working, self propelled people too- but I'd just like them to overtake the loud rude ones!
2006-11-01 11:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by ARTmom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, there is no such word in the english language as Ain't if you look in any dictionary it's not listed
I deal with school age kids at a busy community center and they come in dressed worse than you described (improper slogans ,and they have a language includes slang words
2006-11-01 11:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by Leah nora 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand and agree completely. It's really obvious here; call me crazy but I wonder if the abbreviations used are just to save time or if that's how people speak and spell. I used to just chalk it up to me getting older and cranky. Now I believe we've shortchanged our kids (and ourselves) by not demanding a higher academic standard.
What's really heartbreaking is that I see so many questions where people really need help. Their grammar, spelling and sentence structure make it nearly impossible to understand what they need, much less provide an answer.
2006-11-01 11:36:08 · answer #5 · answered by Le_Roche 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This truly is sad. We just have to move on and accept things sometimes. I have people that I work with as well that speak the same way. It is very difficult. Chances are she won't last that long, so just keep that in mind when it starts bugging you.
2006-11-01 11:29:40 · answer #6 · answered by Andrew B. 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That's not slang, that's uneducated. From the description you gave, it sounds to me like she graced the boss's casting couch.
2006-11-01 11:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by moonshadow 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Awwwe, Lady quit hating on that woman!
We as women should stop putting each other down and start congratulating!!!!!!!!!! You have nothing to do with her speech! Mind your business and stay at your desk!
2006-11-01 11:30:21 · answer #8 · answered by TruDiva 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You are jealous because you can't copy her.
2006-11-01 12:02:53 · answer #9 · answered by Pitambri 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋