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Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by DissTroy(m): 8:20am On Oct 17, 2021 |
folks4luv:Maybe; and then again, maybe not. Like typing "demand" as against "demanding", but antecedence/ antecedent post history tells. So one can tell which is a typographical error or not. I have always been articulate, stringing words like a master wordsmith. People who use "Am" in place of "I am" or "I'm" use it habitually because they are ignorant. Or like you typing "didnt" as against "didn't" because you are poor at punctuations. Yes, I also did check your post history and it's replete with a gazillion grammar errors. If a job requires you being articulate, certainly you wouldn't be taken. Also, it's "...before clicking the submit button", not "...before clicking submit button". You should learn how to use grammar articles. 1 Like |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by crackhaus: 8:21am On Oct 17, 2021 |
The story in the OP is so silly that it's actually funny. Someone was told to write an essay on any trending topic which denotes that it's not a formal-type writing. And even if it were to be an official/formal writeup, there's still no sense whatsoever in losing a candidate who was qualified (did well in the aptitude tests according to the OP) over that error. I simply don't see any reason why the OP should present her boss like some sort of grammatical genius through the narrative. If anything at all, he seems like someone who takes himself way too seriously. An internship applicant for that matter. How much was he gonna pay the young man in the first place I wonder. 2 Likes |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by hefeeluv: 8:32am On Oct 17, 2021 |
o9o9:Morning sir, I will be so glad if you can also hook me up for any job/intern appointment |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by hefeeluv: 8:33am On Oct 17, 2021 |
o9o9:Morning sir, I will be so glad if you can also hook me up for any job/intern appointment. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Zinpat: 8:36am On Oct 17, 2021 |
In an Official correspondence, both AM and I'M are wrong, it is supposed 2 be I AM. So now how does ur boss punish himself 4 even saying I'M instead of I AM � |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by hefeeluv: 8:36am On Oct 17, 2021 |
HenryDion:Rather Elon Musk will employ a person to do that role for him, not forcing high English perfectionist on interns |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by McLizbae: 8:43am On Oct 17, 2021 |
OP your boss may not really know what he needs you know. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Nobody: 8:59am On Oct 17, 2021 |
hefeeluv: Although the boss is an ass, I understand his frustration. I even see self-acclaimed graduates using AM instead of I'M. It's annoying most times. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by honourwealth(m): 8:59am On Oct 17, 2021 |
confidentiality is missing here |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Octopusssy(f): 9:01am On Oct 17, 2021 |
harmargedon:Social media is responsible because even in the black community you still have learned people that use the words correctly. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Iseddy: 9:02am On Oct 17, 2021 |
The most important thing here for me is communication, & you understood what the guy wrote. Note that English is the white man's language, also I'm not sure if the guy study English as a course in school. Therefore I can boldly say that your boss is wrong . This is a simple error that can be easily corrected. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by naptu2: 9:07am On Oct 17, 2021 |
Octopusssy: What about the use of "of" instead of "have" by some British people? |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Oyiboman69: 9:09am On Oct 17, 2021 |
Some people cannot communicate without "am am am" everywhere. He was probably a chronic "am" user and may have gotten carried away, forgetting he was writing an essay and not a Whatsapp text to his friend.and you think American and the world cares?...you can also spot some errors from the intellectual ones,I think we over do things in this part of the world and,its obvious you're saying this cos he's rich.... |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Octopusssy(f): 9:09am On Oct 17, 2021 |
naptu2:In what context? |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by naptu2: 9:36am On Oct 17, 2021 |
Octopusssy: "I wish I could have gone" "I wish I could of gone" https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/43256/is-of-instead-of-have-correct https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/156661/why-do-native-english-speakers-often-use-of-instead-of-have |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Timblaze(m): 9:36am On Oct 17, 2021 |
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Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Respect55(m): 9:39am On Oct 17, 2021 |
Sincerely speaking, getting a text from anyone at all that has "am" instead of " i'm" ruins my day automatically. I can excuse you for any other grammatical error but that. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by stanisbaratheon: 9:53am On Oct 17, 2021 |
Your boss have to understand that the applicants were under exam condition. Besides, the job is internship so there is room for improvement during the 1 year in your firm. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Respect55(m): 9:54am On Oct 17, 2021 |
LordKO:You didn't put 'full stops' at the end of your sentences. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by pocohantas(f): 10:01am On Oct 17, 2021 |
naptu2: This is new to me. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by folks4luv(f): 10:02am On Oct 17, 2021 |
I didn't claim to be a grammar guru, that was you. I work in the media and i know the impact of making spelling and grammar errors, could embarrass you, your media outfit or even get you fired. However, on platforms like this, i could careless. I didn't point out your mistake cause i am perfect, i did so you could see anyone can make mistakes. The intern applicant in question could have made the mistake cause of pressure. And don't come to faceless forums like Nairaland and talk about people like you know them and their abilities, there is nothing smart about that. DissTroy: |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Nobody: 10:13am On Oct 17, 2021 |
People get to emotional about certain things. It's the man job and it's choice. I don't employ people who their first name and last name is English or non native. I don't also employ people who can't speak their native language. Na the man job, na him choice. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by naptu2: 10:18am On Oct 17, 2021 |
pocohantas: I've heard people say it, but I usually just assumed that I didn't hear them properly, but the social media age has made it very clear. People write of instead of have quite often on Twitter. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by DissTroy(m): 10:18am On Oct 17, 2021 |
folks4luv:Nobody takes a decision on just one tiny lexical error. But if he kept using "Am" in place of "I am" and "I'm" in the essay he was asked to write, then it's not a mistake - he can't write. Simple as that. Ever considered why they were being tested for their lexical aptitude? It's because the skill is very important to their relevance in the firm.
There are 8 billion people in the world. Nobody has the time to look into your story. You'd always be judged the way you present yourself. If you present yourself as dyslexic, that's the way you'd be judged. You can be a brilliant engineer and have poor lexical skills. If the job requires lexical efficiency, you don't deserve the job. There's nothing smart about asking random people to understand you. If you want to be treated like you expect, present yourself like you expect to be treated. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by 2braithe: 10:27am On Oct 17, 2021 |
jaxxy: You are correct. But what I was implying right from the onset was that,if you could be critical about the use "Am" and "I'm" then,you should also be critical about the use of shorthand as they are both erroneous. It doesn't have to be an argument,I am only stating my opinion. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Cruziero75: 10:33am On Oct 17, 2021 |
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Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Impactever(m): 10:41am On Oct 17, 2021 |
Kondomatic:. hahahaha ...your last sentence got me laughing hard ... ..I have had to reduce my university grade to a lower grade just to secure a job ...I don't know why most employers in Nigeria are so scared of over qualified candidates..... |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by folks4luv(f): 10:55am On Oct 17, 2021 |
I bet you've not met those that will ignore your other mistakes but go berserk when they see anyone use 'am' instead of 'i am' First comment i saw, you judged someone that made a mistake while you made a mistake yourself. Going by what you just said, your so called writing ability is 'bulls**t cause who cares about your abilities. Going by your first comment, you are all you judged me and the intern guy to be. You could make an excuse for yourself but can't for others. You are not better than the rest of us, you just believe in your own 'garbage'. DissTroy: 1 Like |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by jaxxy(m): 10:57am On Oct 17, 2021 |
2braithe: Ok I understand ur point and yes I’m personally critical about use of Am and I’m bt No I’m not critical of shorthand in informal settings. Is it erroneous I don’t think so cos short hand for informal settings is widely acceptable and doesn’t follow proper English spellings. I also don’t have issues with slangs or pidgin in informal settings. U also need to understand slangs, pidgin abbreviation or shorthand don’t easy get mixed or confused into formal English settings unlike intentional wrong grammar. To me intentional wrong English grammar is worse than shorthand, pidgin, abbreviations which have totally different conventions. For instance if u say “I talk am” I know “am” here is pidgin. Unlike “Am going home” which we all know is English grammar done wrongly, |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by shigishege: 11:00am On Oct 17, 2021 |
izzou:no they can not because you have made the same mistake. |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by Nobody: 11:32am On Oct 17, 2021 |
naturefellow: NCF, Lekki Conservation Center. Nice place but na only monkeys full am |
Re: My Boss Dropped An Internship Applicant Because Of This by sirjamesjnr(m): 12:02pm On Oct 17, 2021 |
Every organisation has a standard. Either you built yourself into their style or you are a goner. I am one person that does not overlook an omission in mathematics. So I can understand your boss. Maybe he speaks Queen English. Lol |
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