In the article Offical American English is a Choice, Oluoch explores the concept of “official American English” as a choice rather than a legal mandate. This article also shows how English became the dominant language in the United States due to historic, political, and cultural factors. It also shows how American English is diverse, with regional languages and evolving slang. It also makes the case that language diversity should be welcomed since it promotes inclusivity in business, education, and international communication and represents the heterogeneous character of American culture.
After reading this article, I agree with Oluoch’s argument that American English is shaped by historical, political, and cultural forces rather than legal mandates. Embracing language diversity enriches communication, promotes inclusivity in business and education, and reflects America’s multicultural nature.
In the article “I won’t hire people who use poor grammar, here’s why” by Kyle Wiens, the CEO of ifixit, he outlines why he considers poor grammar a warning sign when hiring employees. He believes that good grammar is essential for communication, especially in a business setting. According to Wiens, effective communication reflects a person’s ability to think logically and pay attention to detail. He shares how his own company policy rejects candidates who make frequent grammar mistakes. Also, a person who struggles with basic grammar rules suggests a lack of professionalism that could extend to their work. Poor grammar can also cause lots of confusion. Ultimately, Wiens believes that grammar is an important skill that signals both intelligence and readability.
After reading this article I agree with Wines to a certain extent, especially when working in a business setting You should have great basic grammar skills because it can reflect your work, and when you are communicating with other colleagues, it can get confusing for people to understand what you are trying to say to them. Basic grammar is a very important skill that everyone should have.
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