Originally Posted by
Rover
It also points to the lack of importance Oklahomans tend to place on education, primarily, and anything cultural, secondarily. I am continually appalled at the lack of writing and speaking skills on reports, resumes, etc. which I receive in business. Even among college graduates, communication skills are lacking. It is far worse in Oklahoma than in offices I have had in Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Listen to our local radio talk show hosts and you will be appalled (that is, those who KNOW proper language skills will be). I agree that it doesn't seem to be generational. It seems to be a general anti-learning attitude here in Oklahoma. Here, it seems to be assumed you are a snob if you merely try to speak with good grammar skills.
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