Why do we Communicate
Morgan Ivey
English 111- 11AM
25 November 2014
Professor Dollieslager
Knowing the rules of language and grammar rules are very important in various situations. For example, going to a job interview or speaking in a professional surrounding. Many people misuse certain words, like their, there, and they’re, while writing or even speaking that can cause them the job, or have others look down on them for using improper grammar. In my opinion, I agree with the two articles by Susan Adams and Kyle Weins that discuss the views on how bad grammar and lack of paying attention to detail will decrease the chances of getting the job. Always remember to use complete sentences and fishing complete thoughts when in a professional surrounding or giving a speech to express to others that you know the rules of language.
Susan Adams believed, “younger employees who bring the vernacular of emails, Twitter messages and casual conversations into the office including the ubiquitous use of the word ‘like’ ” (Adams). Grammar rules are very critical when it comes time for giving professional speeches or being interviewed for a job. Individuals need to adjust themselves to have the professional and proper grammar rules when working at a job, but can use text language and casual conversations away from the office. When speaking in public, people are afraid they will make grammatical errors or say a certain word too frequently, which can conclude to others looking down on that person because of their grammar. Those who have bad grammar will less likely be hired, even if the person is qualified for the position, but if a person pays very close attention and care about details will more likely be hired. There is a zero tolerance for bad grammar in a professional atmosphere, and if the interviewer sees unprofessional grammar on a person's job application then it will go straight into the trash; if the interviewer hears bad grammar in an interview then they will chew the interviewee alive, and will not hire that individual (Weins). Before deciding if an individual should be hired for a job, an interviewer will give a grammar test to test how well the individual knows the rules of language. For example, people will judge a person harshly if they have bad grammar; especially if the person is unable to distinguish the different between the three different types of theirs. Before going to a job interview always prepare to be judged and tested on grammar rules and rules of the language. Alison Griswold, a colleague of Susan Adams, states “language rules evolve, rather than remain static” (Adams), meaning that grammar grows and new rules emerge as time moves on. Grammar rules need to be in mind and obey the rules of language when writing or speaking in professional surroundings.
Speaking about grammar rules, communication is a main factor in a professional field, such as nursing. A registered nurse is required to “record patients' medical histories and symptoms, administer patients’ medicines and treatments, set up plans for patients’ care or contribute to existing plans, observe patients and record observations, consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals, operate and monitor medical equipment, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries, and explain what to do at home after treatment” (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). For this field communication skills are needed, because nurses need to be able to talk to other individuals to give them the best care they need. Grammar in this field is very important because nurses have the responsibilities to talk to others in a professional way, and write important notes for patients, other nurses, or doctors to read. Lastly, listening to what is wrong with the patient and reading medical history are an important factor about being a nurse that can help lead to success in the profession.
Being that communication is an important factor of being in a nurse profession field, there are certain things that can help build confidence. When I think about how much communicating I am going to have to do as a nurse I think about how college is going to prepare me for it. Taking English will help me with my grammar, and help increase my education in verbs, nouns and adjectives; also, English will help me with reading and understanding. Taking a public speaking class will help with communicating in front of an audience, and getting comfortable while continuously having to talk to others out of my comfort zone. Another activity I could do to prepare myself for communicating in my future profession would be to get involved in clubs or activities with people you share an interest with and connect with them by communicating and discussing your interest.
Grammar is very important for every individual to understand and use properly, because if the rules of language are misused it can cause a person to miss out on various opportunities. In Adams and Weins articles, they both had good points about how misuse in grammar will cause a person the job opportunity, because it is very unprofessional for individuals to speak improperly in a professional situation. A professional field where grammar is an important factor is being a nurse; nurses have multiple responsibilities that deal with professional surrounding, so grammar is needed to sound professional to the patients. English, clubs, public speaking class, and outside of school activities are great examples on how to increase a person’s education on communication and get them more involved to get more comfortable speaking around other individuals.
Work cited
Adams, Susan. "Why Grammar Counts at Work." Forbes. 20 July 2012.
<http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/07/20/why-grammar-counts-at-work/>.
Weins, Kyle. "I Won't Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here's Why." Harvard Business Review: HRB Blog Network. 20 July 2012.
<http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/07/i_wont_hire_people_who_use_poo.html>
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics"Occupational Outlook Handbook." , 8 Jan. 2014. Web. 10 Dec. 2014.
<http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm>.