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[StagLefty]

First learn punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. When you have that under control, write a proposal for what you desire. Take the proposal to your Chamber of Commerce and they will get you started.

Thank You Sir-I get a headache sometimes trying to read these posts.

[BigBear]

Before we all start a fight please let me say that MY grammar, etc., is often not correct either. HOWEVER, I am able to compose an understandable sentence. My apologies for getting hot-headed. I'm tired of dealing with idiots in real life and on the net... bad day. Please excuse me.

And no, the "idiots on the net" is not in total reference to you Mr. Centerpoint.

[refryguy]

haha, this thread is full of WIN!

[Tim K]

I'm not certain, but I think the root of the problem is texting. Kids text incessantly these days, and I think that's where they pick up their terrible habits.

To the OP, you'll do yourself a favor in the long run if you take the time to write they way they teach you in school using proper capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure. The adults of the world, who for many years to come will control your earning opportunities, are generally dismissive of youth who can not express themselves clearly in speech or in writing. If you also happen to use the word "like" more frequently than necessary, you might want to consider changing that, too if you want the respect of the generations in front of you.

If you don't care what we old guys think, then go ahead and interview for your next job with some of your friends. I'm sure many are hiring.

[StagLefty]

I'm not certain, but I think the root of the problem is texting. Kids text incessantly these days, and I think that's where they pick up their terrible habits.

To the OP, you'll do yourself a favor in the long run if you take the time to write they way they teach you in school using proper capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure. The adults of the world, who for many years to come will control your earning opportunities, are generally dismissive of youth who can not express themselves clearly in speech or in writing. If you also happen to use the word "like" more frequently than necessary, you might want to consider changing that, too if you want the respect of the generations in front of you.

If you don't care what we old guys think, then go ahead and interview for your next job with some of your friends. I'm sure many are hiring.

Sorry for the hijack but great responses to a problem that drives me crazy. I'm 63 and have a 25 yr old son who's thumbs are flat from texting.

[BigBear]

I'm not certain, but I think the root of the problem is texting. I am certain. Kids text incessantly these days, and I think that's where they pick up their terrible habits. Rgr that.. tried to vocally talk on the phone with a kid recently? They can't do it! "uhhh...ummm...like totally... like no way dude...uhhh...."

To the OP, you'll do yourself a favor in the long run if you take the time to write they way they teach you in school using proper capitalization, punctuation, and sentence structure. The adults of the world, who for many years to come will control your earning opportunities (and control IS the right word), are generally dismissive of youth who can not express themselves clearly in speech or in writing. Not dissmisive, totally ignored. If you also happen to use the word "like" and twenty others "like" (hehe) "uhh, dude, umm, totally, righteous," etc. more frequently than necessary, you might want to consider changing that, too if you want the respect of the generations in front of you. Respect DOES still have to be EARNED. You are not entitled to $#&*!

If you don't care what we old guys think, then go ahead and interview for your next job with some of your friends. I'm sure many are hiring. "Would you like.. like totally like, uhh... umm.. fries with like that burger?"

+1. I feel so old and I'm not even 30 yet.

[BPTactical]

There is nothing worse than seeing young students fall into the pit of "good enough".

Winner!!
As a society we have been reduced by almost all means possible to be "Good Enough."
Be it through an education system that feels: "As long as you try you are a success."
Example- When my oldest was in 6th grade, '98 or so he was getting an intro into Algebraic formulae. I was overlooking his prior days work and noticed that even though he was completing the equations the final product was incorrect.The teacher gave him a B and wrote "Good Job" on it. I saved that paper until the next Parent/Teacher conferences. Come that day when the subject of math came up she said that my son was having a bit of difficulty and felt he needed to work harder. I pulled the homework assignment from my planner and set it before her. I asked her how he could get a B when the end product was incorrect. She stated that as long as they demonstrated effort towards the concept it was acceptable.
I told her we did not go to the moon on a "Demonstrated effort of concept".
Put the kids in a charter the next week...........
Or a Little League team that wont call kids by name, doesnt keep official scores and EVERYBODY gets a trophy.
My youngest wanted to play so we went to check out a game. I was totally amazed when the coach called the kids by number instead of name. No score kept so nobody's feeling would get hurt about losing, everybody gets a trophy.

Our kids are caught in a society where mediocrity is expected. Excellence is admonished.
How is a kid to learn to strive to do better if "Acceptable" is good enough?
If a kid never learns how to gracefully lose once in a while how are they to deal with loss's as an adult?


Centerpoint- Think of this: When you get out into the world and are looking for a job more than likely your resume'/application will be your first point of contact with a prospective employer. As a former manager when I saw an application or resume' with poor grammer, punctuation, spelling, penmanship etc. I for the most part dismissed it. You lose the game before you even step in the batters box.

Being willing to learn from others who have gone before you is the height of wisdom. Keep it up and you'll go far.

+1

[ChunkyMonkey]

I dont think bear needs to apologize because even i couldnt read the first post maybe because English is not my first language but anyway it seems that nowdays kids dont like to punctuate nor write in sentences because they like to their sentences in a full paragraph like a this one

[BigBear]

I dont think bear needs to apologize because even i couldnt read the first post maybe because English is not my first language but anyway it seems that nowdays kids dont like to punctuate nor write in sentences because they like to their sentences in a full paragraph like a this one

Win.

[sabot_round]

HAHA!!