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RE: [RC] re: spelling and such - heidiWell said, Laura! This is not, obviously, an academic forum. Each of us has unique strengths and weaknesses. Just ask yourself...would you speak to your best friend or spouse that way if they made a similar mistake? And, if so, bet your relationships are limited. One of the best things about this sport is that it doesn't matter how much education you have or who your parents are...we have doctors, lawyers and professors riding down the trail with folks without a high school education. Cindy We all make typos once in awhile. Some of us make typos a lot. That's ok, certainly. But I'd add another perspective to this. Sometimes it is a kindness to correct gently when one is making a flub that is potentially embarrassing. The "cavalry-calvary" thing is one of these. It is a whole different word. Kinda like when my dad was little and had the words "Kodak" and "Kotex" confused. Maybe I'm the Lone Ranger here, but if I make that kind of blooper, I'd kinda like to have my friends let me know so I don't go stick my foot in my mouth in other situations. As for speaking to my best friend or spouse that way--you betcha I do, with the same kind of friendliness that I'd tell them if their fly is open or if there is ketchup on their tie. My husband is not a native English speaker, and he greatly appreciates having his boo-boos corrected. I think too often corrections are misinterpreted. They are generally offered in the spirit of helpfulness, not in the spirit of being judgmental. And I think it behooves us all to take corrections of this sort for what they are--friendly warning that your fly is open, before you go embarrass yourself in public. ;-) The "cavalry-calvary" is such a common problem that public discussion was worthwhile--and I thought it was all handled lightly and in good humor... Heidi =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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