05-26-2017, 08:17 PM
GuyGene wrote:
To me, standards have meaning. There should be standard English, ev n though languages change over time. Grammar especially needs a standard. And vocabulary, e.g., awesome has about lost its power as a word.
Successful communication is always the goal. Are you conveying exactly what you intended, or are you being misinterpreted, misunderstood, or not understood at all?
Precise words and phrases used in the correct context and construction convey the clearest communication.
Lack of vocabulary and proper (widely accepted) usage standards inevitably diminish successful communication. It's directly proportionate; the poorer the verbal abilities, the poorer the communication.