I get so sad when people make fun of people’s ability to spell or choose the proper words. Instead of making fun of us, how about trying to help us. Not everyone did well in traditional school, and spelling & grammar are not in cosmetology text books last time I checked.
In the era of social business and all of us becoming publishers of content, we are expected to be able to spell and use proper grammar when posting to our business pages. It does have an impact on how our brand in seen in the eyes of clients. While spell check is our BFF, most social platforms do not have grammar check. Bummer.
Spelling and grammar have always been a struggle for me and one of the many angst’s my awesome Mom had raising me. I know she is reading this post, so Mom, I really was listening to you, it was just my inner rebel that wanted you to think I wasn’t. I love you. Thank you for being awesome.
Here are a few tips to better understand how and when certain words are used:
There. Their. They’re.
There is a super awesome salon in LA. They’re the best colorists I know. Their technique is the bomb.
Hey, look over there.
Have you seen their new haircut? They’re such an awesome group of people.
Accept. Except.
We accept all forms of payment at our salon except Monopoly money.
I accept your invitation.
I can see you any day except Monday.
Your. You’re.
Can I borrow your blow dryer? You’re the most awesome hairdresser, ever!
How much are your haircuts? You’re the best session stylist I have ever seen.
To. Too. Two.
There are too many products to choose from, I really only need two.
Do you want to go to the hair show?
I am creating awesome in my marketing, you too?
I have two openings, which one would you like to reserve?
If you are judging this blog post and looking for mistakes, which I am sure there are some in this very sentence, maybe try focusing your energy on empowering those who need help.
