skymama 35 #1 January 31, 2008 We're working on a mass mailing at work. My Dad is creating the letter and I'm editing it. I just made him do his third version of the letter. He finally said, "we're trying to sell houses, not get an A on a paper". What? That's ludicrous! How can you ever not want to get an A on a paper? Perfectionists unite! Who's with me?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 January 31, 2008 I'm a perfectionist when it comes to English and spelling. You always want to make an excellent first impression. The rest afterwards is just to fuck with their minds. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #3 January 31, 2008 Quote We're working on a mass mailing at work. My Dad is creating the letter and I'm editing it. I just made him do his third version of the letter. He finally said, "we're trying to sell houses, not get an A on a paper". What? That's ludicrous! How can you ever not want to get an A on a paper? Perfectionists unite! Who's with me? guilty My friends learn quickly if they want help editing - its all or nothing oh, and tell him three versions is not so bad - the last person I 'helped' well I lost count at 20 drafts he doesn't speak to me anymore Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #4 January 31, 2008 My father is the same way. My opinion, anything you are putting out to the public should be perfect. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 January 31, 2008 Quote My friends learn quickly if they want help editing - its all or nothing My son won't even let me edit his papers anymore, he says I'm too picky. My daughter drives me crazy because she's ok with a C for a grade. If I would have gotten a C on something in school, I would have cried!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #6 January 31, 2008 Quote Quote My friends learn quickly if they want help editing - its all or nothing My son won't even let me edit his papers anymore, he says I'm too picky. My daughter drives me crazy because she's ok with a C for a grade. If I would have gotten a C on something in school, I would have cried! guilty again - I wasn't happy with anything less than 100 I recently supervised (I wouldn't do it for her, if she had questions, I would answer but she had to do it) a friend's daughter with her science project and it nearly killed me. Me: Wow that turned out good, very creative. The assignment says you need to label the parts. Her: Oh, thats just 10 points, I will leave them off. Then the teacher gave her 100% anyway Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 January 31, 2008 I've thrown away fliers, letters, etc if they had bad grammar or spelling. Same with stupid fonts and lame graphics. I've also called companies who have fliers placed on my front door to inform them that due to their advertising tactics I would not be soliciting their business. All in all, though, I despise mass mailings. That is unless the mass mailing has coupons for my favorite pizza places, then I'll keep the coupons.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #8 January 31, 2008 There's a fine line between perfectionist and OCD. Just to be safe, I stay far away from the edge You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #9 January 31, 2008 QuoteMy opinion, anything you are putting out to the public should be perfect. Oh, he knows it needs to look professional. Now I'm down to the commas and am looking up comma rules on the internet. He said if I don't know the rules with my education level, than the person reading it probably won't either. I think he just wants me to stop fussing with it and start stuffing envelopes!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 January 31, 2008 QuoteWe're working on a mass mailing at work. My Dad is creating the letter and I'm editing it. I just made him do his third version of the letter. He finally said, "we're trying to sell houses, not get an A on a paper".As much as I don't enjoy editing and re-editing papers over and over again. The fact that it's going into the public eye, even if you're "just trying to sell houses" means it needs to be gramatically correct as it's likely to be scrutenized. (of course posts in the bonfire don't need to be gramatically correct)Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #11 January 31, 2008 There's a business I drive by on occassion with a neon sign out front that says "B&H Custom's." I mean come ON! It's permanent! And in neon! The company had to PAY for the apostrophe! And no one caught it! Now THAT is crazy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #12 January 31, 2008 eyem on you're sighd, heer. its' anoiing too reed badd speling, or grahmer and punkuacion? "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #13 January 31, 2008 Being in the sign industry that kind of stuff drives me crazy. It is amazes me whan I get proofs on my desk with spelling errors You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #14 January 31, 2008 You only get on chance to make a first impression. If that impression is in writing it last forever. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #15 January 31, 2008 Quote We're working on a mass mailing at work. My Dad is creating the letter and I'm editing it. I just made him do his third version of the letter. He finally said, "we're trying to sell houses, not get an A on a paper". What? That's ludicrous! How can you ever not want to get an A on a paper? Perfectionists unite! Who's with me? Tell your dad that I'll do the editing! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #16 January 31, 2008 Just about every one of my college papers was turned in at the last minute because I never stopped editing. OCD? Just a bit "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 January 31, 2008 -I completely agree with you, skymama...it needs to be perfect if it is going to be bringing in business. Like Dave said; I throw out any type of ad that has grammar and spelling errors. To me, it's an indication of the level of customer service and attention to detail I'll be receiving if I deal with that company. I edit resumes, proposals, etc for friends all of the time. Nobody here will believe it, but I can catch spelling and grammatical errors with incredible accuracy. It's ironic that I'm such a good proofreader, as I can't actually write anything out myself with accurate spelling and grammar! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #18 January 31, 2008 I've just spent the last 4 days drawing up sales plans & proposals. If something isn't right, it ISN'T RIGHT!!! OK, so maybe I'm a bit OCD, but I'm safe here in my own little world A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #19 January 31, 2008 Look, just write the damn thing yourself and send it out. Leave him out of it. That's how secretaries and bosses work well together.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
