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Old 03-21-2004, 10:19 AM   #129 (permalink)
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Originally posted by ngdawg
Used to assistant teach middle school English. Chatspeak has pervaded their lives so much that kids can't put a 3 sentence paragraph together anymore. They write 'cuz' for because, inject 'like' into every other sentence and can't spell to save themselves. But the worst offense to me is beginning the written essay with a question in the manner of, Did you ever.....?Teachers are accepting this and it is like nails on a chalkboard to me!!! One last peeve-daughter actually had alright as a spelling word!!!! ARRGGGHHH!!! (did any of you know that you never, ever say 'thank-you' at the end of a business letter? Never thank someone for something they did not do yet-say, I appreciate your prompt consideration...)
What are you supposed to say at the end of a business letter? "Thank you in advance for your prompt consideration"? I always thought a "Thanks for your time" was standard protocol. Please enlighten me.
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