Kyle Wiens of iFixit and Dozuki has a somewhat harsh approach to grammar errors. Anyone who applies for either position takes a mandatory grammar test. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as dyslexia or the person is only just now learning the English language, they’re passed over for hire. While a bit harsh, it does make sense. iFixit is the world’s largest online repair manual and as such, there are preventive measures against these kinds of grammar errors. And to Wines, those who make fewer mistakes on a grammar test also make fewer mistakes in general tasks unrelated to writing. As he says “The devil’s in the details.” And to me, I think he’s right. In normal or more relaxed writing, I don’t care much for grammar. It’s not as important to me. But in more professional settings I do care as it matters.
The official American language is, obviously, English. While it’s said to improve linguistic diversity and assimilate immigrants to the United States but, this isn’t the case. It pressures immigrants that they must learn to speak, read, and write English in order to be a part of the nation. As Lavenda Aluoch says, there’s no need for English-Only legislation. Using another language shouldn’t be seen as an issue or an inconvenience. If America is described as a melting pot, then why isn’t there any linguist diversity? Over 325 languages are spoken in the United States yet official government Business is only conducted in one: English. This can’t continue with what America stands for.
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