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[LorelaiGilmore]

It bothers me as much or more when posters can't be bothered to look up the correct spelling of a host's name, not to mention use of apostrophes, quotation marks, and spelling in general. It makes things much harder to read and lessens the effect of the post.

[Kaf2]

@CalminHeart exactly right. It is not okay to impose our personal expectations, beliefs, values, or ‘skills’ on anyone else. This is what it means to have healthy personal boundaries.

[bonnielu]

I watch very little these days.  I am not finding good information on products. I don't care how they say it I just am not interested in the fact that they are creating a party like atmosphere with lots of personal information.  I am a customer, not a friend.  Thinking they are not given enough products to sell per show they have time on their hands. 

[CalminHeart]

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@rissajaneen wrote:

@CalminHeart

I agree that it is unkind if you make fun of someone or try to make them feel bad for not knowing something.  However, it is not wrong to correct them in an attempt to help them be better educated.  That can be done in a respectful way.  Someone may not be "gifted," but we should expect them to be willing to improve.

As a college professor, I think it is important to make people better educated and better informed rather than allow them to continue with a lack of knowledge.  

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No one has to meet your expectations unless you are teaching a class or they are your underaged kids. 

My dad has PhDs in English and History. We were lucky to be able to tap into his expertise. He would explain errors with students but would never do anything that might embarrass someone not in his class. That's kindness.

[CalminHeart]

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@sandy53 wrote:

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My dad has a PhD in English and History and taught his whole life. He always taught us to not be critical of another's grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. 

• Not everyone has the same capabilities. Just like I'm not a math wizard, someone else might not be gifted in vocabulary and grammar.
• Not everyone has access to good schools
• There are countless regional differences in this country. I can drive 2 hours south and hear an entirely different accent and use of language.
• It's just not nice.

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However, if you make your living talking on TV, you should know and use good grammar.  The same is true with writing.  If you make your living writing, you should be able to do it correctly.

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Since when did Q start hiring journalists, trained newscasters, and experts in speaking?  Never.  They hire people without that kind of training and expertise? Besides, you don't have the right to expect others to meet your expectations. 

[Pivoine]

I cannot watch hosts who say - when an item costs $9.99 (in other words over $10 with tax etc.) that it is just nine dollars. Helllo? What happened to the 99 cents? Shawn K. is the worst, always trimming the dollar amount to make it seem less. Or saying 'under $50' when the item costs $49.99. I find Amy S. to be far more honest. I appreciate honesty. i know it's an old sales technique but it tunrns me off (and I turn TV off.)

[LavernLuvsShoes]

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@Pivoine wrote:

I cannot watch hosts who say - When an item costs $9.99 that it is just nine dollars. Helllo? What happened to the 99 cents?

Shawn K. is the worst, always trimming the dollar amount to make it seem less. Or saying 'under $50' when the item costs $49.99. 

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I realize it's a "sales tactic" too, but it really gets on my nerves - Oh, and are we supposed to forget about the S & H and taxes?