[Luckyus]

The Expensive Gift​

A secretary got an expensive pen as a gift from her boss.
She sent him a 'Thank you note' by email.
Boss's wife read the email and filed for divorce.
The email says:
"Your penis wonderful. I enjoyed using it last night. It has an extraordinarily smooth flow and a firm stroke.
Initially, its tip had to be licked to bring it to working order. I loved its perfect size and grip.
Felt like I was in heaven when using it. I've always desired it and you fulfilled my wish. Thanks a lot"

Moral: A "space" is an essential part of English

 

[LinRob]

Grammar and punctuation is crucial to avoid misunderstandings. For example: I once helped my Uncle Jack, off a horse. As opposed to: I once helped my Uncle jack off a horse.

 

[Alexander]

"Pardon impossible to be sent to Siberia" Which side of impossible do you put the comma?

 

[Annie Mac]

I loathe posts on any blog, that do not have ANY punctuation...it is impossible to understand what they mean to say.
Is this a product of a poor education, or just laziness on the part of the poster? Surely, by posting, the poster wants people to read their post?

 

[Emmy Im12]

The Expensive Gift​

A secretary got an expensive pen as a gift from her boss.
She sent him a 'Thank you note' by email.
Boss's wife read the email and filed for divorce.
The email says:
"Your penis wonderful. I enjoyed using it last night. It has an extraordinarily smooth flow and a firm stroke.
Initially, its tip had to be licked to bring it to working order. I loved its perfect size and grip.
Felt like I was in heaven when using it. I've always desired it and you fulfilled my wish. Thanks a lot"

Moral: A "space" is an essential part of English

 

[Ian1]

Unfortunately correct English spelling and punctuation are both sadly lacking these days. It seems as though text messaging is the root cause, but I also believe that that side of ‘English’ expression in education is sadly lacking. Even contributions to the SDC newsletter, including ‘viewers’ comments, are annoying, when spelling the correct version of the word seems to be unimportant. Further, I usually proofread my contributions, to ensure that it passes my scrutiny.

 

[andrewD]

Basic spelling and punctuation is often lacking in everyday exchanges these days and can cause so much confusion. My favourite from many years ago was a headline in an English Newspaper which simply read "Dog Shows Off".

woof woof

 

[Pam White]

I started high school in 1963. We were told that we had been taught grammar in primary school so didn't need to do any in high school! The downward turn started that long ago.

 

[Bill MacL]

I loathe posts on any blog, that do not have ANY punctuation...it is impossible to understand what they mean to say.
Is this a product of a poor education, or just laziness on the part of the poster? Surely, by posting, the poster wants people to read their post?

And acronyms, people are in such a hurry they can't be bothered to say full words, really???

 

[margie]

 

[Sebastian Pereira]

The Expensive Gift​

A secretary got an expensive pen as a gift from her boss.
She sent him a 'Thank you note' by email.
Boss's wife read the email and filed for divorce.
The email says:
"Your penis wonderful. I enjoyed using it last night. It has an extraordinarily smooth flow and a firm stroke.
Initially, its tip had to be licked to bring it to working order. I loved its perfect size and grip.
Felt like I was in heaven when using it. I've always desired it and you fulfilled my wish. Thanks a lot"

Moral: A "space" is an essential part of English

Lol Poor boss how is he to explain the mistake to his wife Lol it sounds very Porn Hahaha Licking to bring it to working order? Hahaha

 

[Vinylted]

Unfortunately correct English spelling and punctuation are both sadly lacking these days. It seems as though text messaging is the root cause, but I also believe that that side of ‘English’ expression in education is sadly lacking. Even contributions to the SDC newsletter, including ‘viewers’ comments, are annoying, when spelling the correct version of the word seems to be unimportant. Further, I usually proofread my contributions, to ensure that it passes my scrutiny.

In half a lifetime of writing important operating instructions, I found that it is almost impossible to proof read your own documents.

 

[Ricci]

I find it difficult to understand spelling and grammar mistakes in comments such as here at SDC. The program itself highlights most errors and will even offer you alternatives or the correct spelling (even though you have to make some allowances for Americanisms).

 

[Wandiwa]

Meanwhile at the work photocopier ............

 

[Catherines]

Lol Poor boss how is he to explain the mistake to his wife Lol it sounds very Porn Hahaha Licking to bring it to working order? Hahaha

I think that writing without proper punctuation (as above) is what a couple of the readers are referring to in the comments from AnnieMac & Ian1 above. Another thing that is very annoying to hear and see is the use of the word ‘bought’ instead of ‘brought’. The word ‘bought’ refers to ‘buy’ something, whereas the word ‘brought’ means to ‘bring’ something. THEY ARE NOT interchangeable - and it is extremely annoying to hear many of our politicians, executives and other so-called ‘educated’ people using the wrong word. Another annoying error in Australian English is the position of an ‘apostrophe’ when referring to a plural word and referring to property or a house or building as ‘the premise’ and not correctly referring to it as ‘the premises’. Because it is just one house, building or property does not mean the ‘s’ at the end of ‘premises’ needs to be left out. Grammar is not taught properly in our schools these days. Even many school teachers use these words incorrectly. WHY?

 

[Catherines]

Lol Poor boss how is he to explain the mistake to his wife Lol it sounds very Porn Hahaha Licking to bring it to working order? Hahaha

Where are your commas and full-stops?

 

[Catherines]

I started high school in 1963. We were told that we had been taught grammar in primary school so didn't need to do any in high school! The downward turn started that long ago.

Why? I finished high school in 1960 and right to the end of my school education we were pulled up on incorrect spelling and use of English. I still use properly constructed sentences, albeit with some Aussie expressions thrown in occasionally! I hope you will agree that the correct use of English and spelling is necessary - no shortcuts, wrong words or spelling errors.

 

[Pink lion]

My GRAMMA always told me careful what you wright down...

 

[Catherines]

My GRAMMA always told me careful what you wright down...

Good one - and I can see the humour in your comment!

 

[Alfred B]

The Expensive Gift​

A secretary got an expensive pen as a gift from her boss.
She sent him a 'Thank you note' by email.
Boss's wife read the email and filed for divorce.
The email says:
"Your penis wonderful. I enjoyed using it last night. It has an extraordinarily smooth flow and a firm stroke.
Initially, its tip had to be licked to bring it to working order. I loved its perfect size and grip.
Felt like I was in heaven when using it. I've always desired it and you fulfilled my wish. Thanks a lot"

Moral: A "space" is an essential part of English