It's obvious that grammar is important, but that isn't restricted to emails. It applies to other forms of communication as well. Emails and letters are 'recorded' forms of communication. Hence, it is possible to re-read the same. Therefore, unlike the oral form, any mistake that comes to the notice of the reader would keep getting noticed time and again.
I think there has been little thought on the logic behind the question. Imagine one is speaking in one's mother tongue. And imagine one is making many grammatical mistakes. Would it be well received by people who barely know the person? The answer is obvious.
Dinesh Divekar has made good points. Please consider them as well.
From United States, Daphne
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52I think there has been little thought on the logic behind the question. Imagine one is speaking in one's mother tongue. And imagine one is making many grammatical mistakes. Would it be well received by people who barely know the person? The answer is obvious.
Dinesh Divekar has made good points. Please consider them as well.
From United States, Daphne
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While grammar is important, what is more important is comprehension and the ability to express what is meant and how well the idea is made clear. However, this somewhat requires a good understanding of language and words and how they are used together.
An interesting video on the English language:
From India, Gurgaon
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An interesting video on the English language:
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Dear,
Few of the companies are giving training to their employees about email writing etiquette. HR represents a face of the organization; therefore, while writing an email, we should not only be conscious but also assertive at the same time.
Always re-check what you have written and modify if necessary. Fortunately, we are in a generation where ready-made software is built-in, which not only corrects spellings automatically but also grammar.
Don't restrict yourself... practice makes a man/woman perfect.
Happy writing!!
Regards,
Gajendra Verma
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Few of the companies are giving training to their employees about email writing etiquette. HR represents a face of the organization; therefore, while writing an email, we should not only be conscious but also assertive at the same time.
Always re-check what you have written and modify if necessary. Fortunately, we are in a generation where ready-made software is built-in, which not only corrects spellings automatically but also grammar.
Don't restrict yourself... practice makes a man/woman perfect.
Happy writing!!
Regards,
Gajendra Verma
From India
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Dear Aankit,
So many good views have been expressed. In my view, the importance of grammar cannot be understated at any time, in any context. Remember that our habits are characterized by what we repeatedly do. Once we do not stick to the rules of grammar, over a period of time, there will be slackness resulting in poor communication performances.
V. Raghunathan
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So many good views have been expressed. In my view, the importance of grammar cannot be understated at any time, in any context. Remember that our habits are characterized by what we repeatedly do. Once we do not stick to the rules of grammar, over a period of time, there will be slackness resulting in poor communication performances.
V. Raghunathan
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Of course, if you are writing to someone, he or she could only understand what you want to communicate if you have correctly written that.
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This quote will sum up the importance of Grammar. Your grammar is a reflection of your image. Good or bad, you have made an impression. And like all impressions, you are in total control. - Jeffrey Gitomer
So take care of the commas, spellings, and punctuation while writing official correspondence.
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So take care of the commas, spellings, and punctuation while writing official correspondence.
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Grammar in any language is akin to mathematics in many ways. If you are correct, you can score full marks in both. When talking or writing about grammar, one has to be very attentive, even while spelling the word "grammar." Failure to do so will result in a glaring mistake. This thread is no exception.
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