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People don’t like it too much if you go around being a spell-splainer, so I try to soften the corrections with a little humor. True dat. I was at a seminar giv
by CalChris 7y ago
People don’t like it too much if you go around being a spell-splainer, so I try to soften the corrections with a little humor.
True dat. I was at a seminar given by a local to remain unnamed law firm and I spotted a spelling error in their handout. I mentioned it to one of the speakers on the way out, more as an ice breaker to start a conversation but received an icy response.
- awakeasleep 7y agoI introduce the idea as "I found a copyedit for your handout" By dismissively using the jargon of a profession that most people overlook/look down on, you can often give the responsible person the suggestion in a way that doesn't attack their ego.