The Importance Of Grammar And Dates

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Grammar and Dates It is hard to believe that others pay attention to outrageous things. Counting the abs on an attractive suitor or seeing how many photos someone takes with the other sex, are not the type of concerns people of today are having. The concern of these people is what will define their final judgement on grabbing a bite to eat, or who they will marry. An article by Georgia Wells of the Wall Street Journal, explains why those are beginning to determine their future husbands and wives on this one concern. This concern is ridiculous, but yet logical; people are now judging potential dates on their grammar on dating sites. It is not shocking that society has began to judge others for their grammar, especially when looking for potential …show more content…
Now she feels as if she is not decent enough to send her an appropriate message such as, “Hello,” or “How are you?” The way a person speaks, or in this case types, shows how decent, kind or appropriate he is. In the article, Mr. Simkhai says “If you’re hot and attractive to the other person, you’ll meet them. Grammar? Are you kidding?” Just attracting someone with looks is not enough, a man can be as attractive as Brad Pitt, or Liam Hemsworth, or even Denzel Washington; but the admirer has developed this idea that grammar counts, and in a lot of ways, it should. In the culture today, society is keeping a closer eyes on young to middle aged adults (they are are ones most commonly on online dating websites). The definition of love is to have “a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person,” (dictionary.com). Most are not going to have a passionate connection with one who feels the need to shorten every word he comes across, or one who cannot use “their,” “there,” and “they’re.” When someone is judged, then another is critically deciding what is right and wrong (dictionary.com), it is commonly seen in courtrooms, legal agreements, fashion shows, etc. Is it okay to critically determine a person’s worth based off their diction; most will say …show more content…
A man and woman must be respectful, they can have a great personality, and they most definitely can be respectful. The article uses Grinder as an example, “it’s the visual. I don’t think anybody reads these things,’ says Mr. Simkhai,’” (Who’s Really Hot on Dating Sites?..). Though personality may matter to idealists, a person will make a first impression before the meet and greet, and that so happens to be in the chat room where they will be judged for their

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