Do Grammer Madder? I was so excited, I could scream! There I was standing in the Respiratory Therapy Department ready to start my first “real” job. To begin my rounds, I opened my first patients’ chart, expecting to be impressed with a very sophisticated, detailed, and organized explanation of treatment and patient status. Contrary to my expectations, I found a mess of misspellings, grammatical errors and total disorder in the documentation. Chart after chart I found myself faced with the same grammatical chaos. Not being able to understand the documentation quickly frustrated me and I assumed that the therapist who scribbled in these charts was uneducated, unprofessional, and careless. My first impression was undesirable, to say the least.

Grammar and syntax rules are key for effective written and spoken communication. Communication is what makes us human. We need it in every aspect of our personal and professional lives. It allows us solve problems, build personal and professional relationships, and learn new things. Without proper grammar, there is a break down in communication resulting in unavoidable misunderstandings or misinterpretations. A person …show more content…
This is where the old expression “Its not what you say but how you say it” comes into play. Using sloppy grammar leaves the impression that a person is uneducated and careless. Grammar in written context is especially important now because society, as a whole, is talking less and writing more. A phone call has been replaced with a text, an email, or a quick message on social media. Every time someone writes something down, they are making some sort of impression. Spell check and grammar programs have made it easier than ever to achieve proper grammar. Take the time to make every impression, especially the first, a good