Posting advice: "I can't do this, ...I don't understand you"

Nurses General Nursing

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I saw a post asking why no one responded to the OP's other posts and it got me thinking. I should point out that this has NOTHING to do with her(?) posts other than it started the gears turning, but when I see a post written in txt, I shut it down and move on. If I see a post with a paragraph-and-a-half and no punctuation in it, I move on. If English is your second language, of course people will make allowances. But if you were raised with it, I make none.

I know it's expedient to use shortcuts. I know we're used to it because of the texting we do. That does not make it okay here. I got wall post on Facebook from an old boyfriend and I couldn't even read it because he refuses to spell things correctly. (Really, that's the only reason. :lol2:)

If you want help, if you want to be taken seriously, IF YOU WANT GOOD GRADES, start using standard English. Please. Use proper grammar. Use punctuation, even if you're not sure if you're using the right ones. TRY. You can txt all you want in your off-time, but here, and at school or work, you need to communicate in a way that other people understand without having to translate. You will have to write papers in class. You will do a LOT of writing. If it's unintelligible, your grade will reflect that. It's in your own best interest, honestly.

Best of luck to you all. I hope you get accepted and shine in your programs,

cmonkey

Specializes in ICU, PICU, School Nursing, Case Mgt.

Jumping in, guys.

Thank you so much for bringing up the "lose vs loose" issue...I have seen it too many times to keep track.

While we are on the topic, how about "can someone give me some advise"....it is ADVICE !!!!!!!!!!

Some one may advise you to do something, then you choose (not chose) to follow the advice!!!

Whether (not weather) or not you wish to do so!!!!

Accckkkkkk,

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Of course a "stylish girl" could be a "chic chick".......nuk, nuk, nuk

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