Heh.. I hear the same thing about my texts. However, that did help a friend I texted verify it was me, since I was the only one she knew who created grammatically correct texts. I spent too many years learning correct grammar to throw it away now.
I was horrible with English class when in school so I really worked hard to improve myself because of the job I had at the time. Now when I text or email I’ll review at least twice before sending.
I was late to the party in getting a phone that supported texting (mine was company issued). When I got one with texting capability I texted my daughter to let her know. At first I was concerned she might think it was an imposter, but then I realized it would be obvious from my style.
This is SOOOOOO me! My spelling and grammar are correct on nearly all of my texts. However, on the receiving end, I’ve learned to decipher many a text.
I briefly engaged in an email correspondence with my uncle’s wife. I use full sentences and proper grammar if I do say so myself, but my aunt (in law?) complained that I didn’t end my letters properly. I didn’t feel emails were formal enough to warrant such treatment, so I experimented with ending my letters “END TRANSMISSION”. I don’t think she got the joke.
As I wrote in my much longer response to Lyrack (far above), I think that at the very least, sending a message that is grammatically correct is just simple, common courtesy! Otherwise it’s saying that “You’re not important enough for me to write this more clearly!”.
Da'Dad 12 months ago
Janis, don’t forget the little extra effort Arlo adds. His punctuation and capitalization are also spot on. I know it drives the kids crazy!
syzygy47 12 months ago
Great. Just as when I take effort to choose the right birthday card, the media is significant to the message.
Lyrak 12 months ago
What’s wrong with being grammatically correct?
Rhetorical_Question 12 months ago
I bet that Arlo did well in spelling bee!
Mr. Organization 12 months ago
Heh.. I hear the same thing about my texts. However, that did help a friend I texted verify it was me, since I was the only one she knew who created grammatically correct texts. I spent too many years learning correct grammar to throw it away now.
LoveBritTV Premium Member 12 months ago
Text “speak” looks like it should be written in crayon. It is sad to see that more and more young adults don’t know how to write any other way.
nosirrom 12 months ago
That stop at the hardware store is going to cost him his ice cream.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 12 months ago
Predictive text makes that pretty common these days.
Michael Jones 12 months ago
makes sense to me
Triumphant for a few .... 12 months ago
Your criticism is incorrect. Arlo has a dangling participle in that sentence. He should say : “then I’ll be (heading for) home.”
Triumphant for a few .... 12 months ago
unless “home” IS the hardware store. haha
j_m_kuehl 12 months ago
Janice, just admitting she has a fondness for the bad boys who break the rules
[Traveler] Premium Member 12 months ago
I’m that way also
colddonkey 12 months ago
I was horrible with English class when in school so I really worked hard to improve myself because of the job I had at the time. Now when I text or email I’ll review at least twice before sending.
Grace Premium Member 12 months ago
Considering how often lack of communication adds to breakup of marriages, Janice should feel lucky he communicates at all.
Egrayjames 12 months ago
I have the attitude that text messages are more akin to being ’’coded’’ messages that have to be resolved.
jmarkow11 12 months ago
Mine are also.
trainnut1956 12 months ago
SOME of us learned spelling and grammar in school, instead of Social Justice.
ScullyUFO 12 months ago
Janis: “k thx by”
Ignatz Premium Member 12 months ago
Yes, my texts even use semicolons. Wanna make somethin’ of it?
billwog 12 months ago
R U Bin Silly?
flagmichael 12 months ago
I was late to the party in getting a phone that supported texting (mine was company issued). When I got one with texting capability I texted my daughter to let her know. At first I was concerned she might think it was an imposter, but then I realized it would be obvious from my style.
royq27 12 months ago
Never had to worry about that, even prior to texting…
ChessPirate 12 months ago
And then there’s Emojis, and Avatars, and L33t, and Memes… Who’s got time for Grammar? ㋛
RadioDial Premium Member 12 months ago
I resemble that remark.
paranormal 12 months ago
Me too.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member 12 months ago
And why does she have a problem with that?
morningglory73 Premium Member 12 months ago
I’m with Arlo. Spell everything out.
mourdac Premium Member 12 months ago
I’m guilty of the same when texting.
tiomax 12 months ago
Nothing wrong with that, Janis. Helps to reduce the chance of misunderstandings and the “20 questions” that follow.
dpatrickryan Premium Member 12 months ago
I do this. Arlo and I will resist the downfall of civilization together.
jerdog_jcl 12 months ago
This is SOOOOOO me! My spelling and grammar are correct on nearly all of my texts. However, on the receiving end, I’ve learned to decipher many a text.
Ermine Notyours 12 months ago
I briefly engaged in an email correspondence with my uncle’s wife. I use full sentences and proper grammar if I do say so myself, but my aunt (in law?) complained that I didn’t end my letters properly. I didn’t feel emails were formal enough to warrant such treatment, so I experimented with ending my letters “END TRANSMISSION”. I don’t think she got the joke.
sheashea 12 months ago
WHOA! One of them left the house, and even did it without the other. It’s a red letter day.
Back to Big Mike 12 months ago
As it should be for a smart person.
T Smith 12 months ago
A man to be admired and emulated.
stephnrich 12 months ago
just wait til Arlo finds out about voice-to-text
LakeBill 12 months ago
Arlo must have had the same English teachers I had.
lawguy05 12 months ago
I’m with Arlo. If you’re going to do it, do it right.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 12 months ago
Pore thang.
WF11 12 months ago
As I wrote in my much longer response to Lyrack (far above), I think that at the very least, sending a message that is grammatically correct is just simple, common courtesy! Otherwise it’s saying that “You’re not important enough for me to write this more clearly!”.
chief tommy 12 months ago
As it should be
tinstar 12 months ago
I hate texting, but, that is exactly how I do it. I have never used “text speak,” even to include “lol.”
jarvisloop 12 months ago
Someone else might have already mentioned this. If so, I apologize.
Arlo was not completely perfect, at least in terms of old-school punctuation. It should have been “…and, then, I’ll…”
mafastore 12 months ago
Husband never has to text me from the car or when away from the house – he doesn’t go anywhere unless I go with him.
paul GROSS Premium Member 12 months ago
However, he does use contractions.
baraktorvan 12 months ago
I am that man too. Every time I send any text, it is always grammatically correct.
majobis. 12 months ago
Even if you correctly spell things, auto correct has different ideas.