As a professional business person, how do you want to be perceived? Even something as seemingly insignificant as spelling can determine whether others believe youre competent or sloppy. Take a moment, and think about that.
Ask yourself, Are my customers likely to want my services if I cant be bothered with the details of spelling a word correctly? The answer is no.
Okay, so your customers may not go running down the street to find someone else at the first sign of a misspelled word. However, misspellings and typos certainly dont add to your credibility. Recognize that spelling counts.
Computer Spell Check Function
Since the advent of the spell check function on the computer, many people believe (incorrectly) that spelling skills are no longer necessary. Dont misunderstand. Theres nothing wrong with using the spell checker. In fact, its a great device, and should be utilized all the time.
However, the intended use for this tool is for reference, not as your only source for catching errors. Theres only one acceptable tool for thatyour brain. (Phooey! You were hoping I had a magic wand to wave over the email screen!)
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