Is Perfect English Necessary?

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Is perfect English necessary? Should a professional be required to employ English flawlessly? Or are professionals simply promoting segregation? “Imperfectly” used English is unprofessional. However, the improper use may be characteristic of the individual’s culture. Should professionals expect potential employees to be competent in professional writing and speaking if they have never participated in a professional industry? STOP, limiting people’s ability to get a job, instead help them learn the “good” English you desire. Limiting an individual’s ability to participate in a professional industry is in an essence limiting the industries’ knowledge and diversity. Furthermore, the standard of professional writing is subjective, since a standard

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