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Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Eeroh95(m): 10:27pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Jesus thank you op Naso wan idiot girl wey my friend say make I show her motor pack...when I ask the mumu where she dey go she was like I am going to IB. (Ibadan) And I was like go to that MP (Motor park)without pointing to any direction Na she con confuse |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Surfboard(m): 10:30pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
jojo1man: I've had that problem a lot while chatting and more often than not, it creates a communication gap between whoever is on the other end and me. I just hope more people wean themselves of the need to abbreviate. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Surfboard(m): 10:35pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
modath:Haha, already seen what you did. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Babyphinas(f): 10:38pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Lol |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Surfboard(m): 10:49pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
dapipson: Although you have a point, I'd disagree with you depending on the level of students you teach. If you're teaching primary or secondary school students, they should be spelling and not being taught abbreviations. At that stage, it's easier to learn and grow into the habit of spelling words correctly. Language is best taught that way. When they grow older, they won't even need to use abbreviations, and their spoken and written english will be better. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Sistem007(m): 10:55pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
eitsei: lolz, u realize u'v lost ur spelling skill when u start using spell checkers...when almost everything u try to type correctly has an error somewhere. 1 Like |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Surfboard(m): 10:57pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
Eeroh95: This really made me laugh out loud. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by omosito: 11:13pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
RobinHez: give examples please. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by MrHackmed1(m): 11:34pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
I'm sorry OP, but I'm so used to "QWERTY" keys that I don't abbreviate for once |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Blackkie: 11:52pm On Apr 12, 2016 |
My WAEC students were using this in their essay writing |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by DedeNkem: 12:00am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Only Nigerians do it. Majority of the population use dumb abbreviations to create "English" sentence, which makes it difficult to differentiate between illiterates and the so-called graduates. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Megilicious(f): 12:08am On Apr 13, 2016 |
It Almost Happened To Me In An Exam, I Couldnt Spell "this" Wat Kept Coming 2 My Head Was "dis" Chai, |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Nobody: 12:09am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Surfboard: I disagree though, consultants and investors (highly educated) abbreviate most times. The world has changed - adapt! |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Megilicious(f): 12:10am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Blackkie: Plenty Sec Students Think Exam Writing Is The Same As Writing Texts And Chating, Very Bad |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Dynamite02: 12:39am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Gordieshegz:So you're very sure it won't make sense to them, esp. in an informal setting? From experience they'll understand ...no qualms there. You are chatting with a messenger or on any social network platform(informal) and you're writing a report or presentation (formal),these settings are different ....a smart person should know what to do at the right time. Most of us can speak our local dialect, but whenever situation requires otherwise you switch...shikinaa!!!! Noting spoil there. Abi as I write "esp." U nor grab? Hand nor the tire person to type? Na small thing to type "especially"?...esp. when u get many things to type. Abi na me abbreviate "Doctor" to "Dr",Address to "Addr","adjective" to "adj.","August" to "Aug"? Go check Oxford dictionary them dey there..... If the British can exhibit their right, I can as well exhibit mine,if he doesn't understand then he should go get an interpreter |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Sunnycliff(m): 6:50am On Apr 13, 2016 |
blackb2: Oga I nid a job. Pls epp sm1 |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Nobody: 7:13am On Apr 13, 2016 |
JeffreyJamez: It is not true. You are the one who is not serious |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Debbywills(f): 8:04am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Op thumb up for this post, I was actually a victim of this, and I almost let go of a golden opportunity. Twas like a usual thing, not until I realized the mess I had done. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Nobody: 8:34am On Apr 13, 2016 |
Surfboard:You are also right but as they grow older that is when they will realise the significance of abbreviations as it quickens their speed of note taking especially during public functions/lectures. I also concur that teaching students abbreviations at an age when they are still battling with how to order the English letters to form words is inappropriate but it's appropriate for students who have outgrown this stage to know the significance/implications of using abbreviations because they can't avoid them during extensive reading. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Nadoson1(m): 8:52am On Apr 13, 2016 |
I am deeply AFFECTED on the saga, imagine that a friend discovered that i abbreviated some words in one application i wanted to submit and i have also discovered that i hardly spelt correctly because of social media. i think i am trying to correct my self before it bad tags me. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by chimmyluv90: 9:37am On Apr 13, 2016 |
I dey tell u,,,,numba 2 really affected me in ma skul days....durin exams i always catch masef usin abbreviations buh i correct dem immediately sha...lolz |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by TheMadame(f): 9:39am On Apr 13, 2016 |
If you write to me,using silly and irritating abbreviations, I will not read it,neither will I reply you. simple as ABC. |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by blackb2(m): 12:37pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
Sunnycliff: Ok, can you kiss my ass? Answer this so we can talk about the next phase |
Re: Reasons Why You Should Stop Writing In Abbreviations by Sunnycliff(m): 12:43pm On Apr 13, 2016 |
blackb2: smh? |
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