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Equinox
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I've noticed many people complain about not having many (or any) friends, not even online. A lot of people also seem to have problems with other people not understanding them.
Reading their lines on some forum threads, this actually makes perfect sense to me.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to start a "you should check your spelling five times before posting anything" campaign, and I never expect flawless grammar or spelling from anyone. However, here are a few tips to those of you who clearly struggle with basic written communication:
1. Use punctuation, such as commas and periods. That's what they're for. If you write three or four sentences with absolutely no punctuation to set them apart, people will get confused, and understanding what you mean will be difficult. A lot of people won't even bother trying to decipher your message.
2. Don't use punctuations where there shouldn't be any, or use the wrong kind. For instance, don't end a sentence with a question mark if your sentence is not a question. Why would anyone do that? It makes no sense.
3. Try to set your basic spelling and grammar straight. Even dyslexic people can do this. Even people for which English is not a native language (such as myself) can do this. It will lessen the risk of people misunderstanding you, it will also make you come off as more intelligent, and it will up the chance of someone wanting to chat more with you online. Personally, I frequently visit www.dictionary.com whenever I feel insecure about a word.
4. Stay on topic. If you're answering a thread where someone ask for advice regarding their current situation, don't go rambling on about something completely different, and don't make it about yourself. This will only make you come off as annoying; at best people will just ignore you.
Four small, simple advice that I believe and hope will make communication much easier for some people. Communication is, after all, crucial for people like us. We need others to understand us, but how can they do that if they can't even understand what we're trying to say?
Good luck to you who struggle with this.
Reading their lines on some forum threads, this actually makes perfect sense to me.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to start a "you should check your spelling five times before posting anything" campaign, and I never expect flawless grammar or spelling from anyone. However, here are a few tips to those of you who clearly struggle with basic written communication:
1. Use punctuation, such as commas and periods. That's what they're for. If you write three or four sentences with absolutely no punctuation to set them apart, people will get confused, and understanding what you mean will be difficult. A lot of people won't even bother trying to decipher your message.
2. Don't use punctuations where there shouldn't be any, or use the wrong kind. For instance, don't end a sentence with a question mark if your sentence is not a question. Why would anyone do that? It makes no sense.
3. Try to set your basic spelling and grammar straight. Even dyslexic people can do this. Even people for which English is not a native language (such as myself) can do this. It will lessen the risk of people misunderstanding you, it will also make you come off as more intelligent, and it will up the chance of someone wanting to chat more with you online. Personally, I frequently visit www.dictionary.com whenever I feel insecure about a word.
4. Stay on topic. If you're answering a thread where someone ask for advice regarding their current situation, don't go rambling on about something completely different, and don't make it about yourself. This will only make you come off as annoying; at best people will just ignore you.
Four small, simple advice that I believe and hope will make communication much easier for some people. Communication is, after all, crucial for people like us. We need others to understand us, but how can they do that if they can't even understand what we're trying to say?
Good luck to you who struggle with this.
