Rude Messages From Online Activity?

[mommyhugz1978]

Has anyone ever gotten rude messages from people that don't leave their name and number or the right email address for that matter...????? I did becasue some of my words were misspelled... I mean give me a break, do people really have time to sit and judge others??? I had to vent thanks

 

[ange13]

yikes!! Haven't had that one yet. Maybe they were in a bad mood? I used to get frustrated when the Corporate Company I worked for would put out memos that had words misspelled all over. Maybe something like that happened to her/him that day and it just all came pouring out?????? It could happen right?

I still think that's a little overboard, but hey--whatever........

 

[jdavis]

So if they didn't leave any of their information how did you get ahold of them? Maybe they didn't want anyone to contact them is why it was wrong or not put in. I use spell checker in my emails if I am sending them to anybody but family, but I am usually pretty good at spelling.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

They were making comments to what I had listed on my website and how it makes my website look bad........ not like an email or anything ... FYI our website does not have spell checker on it .... becarefull!!

 

[heat123]

Hmm, that's just plain rude! They could have been courteous at least and let you know like oh by the way on you website I found .... and let you know or something!

 

[jdavis]

O, ok, I thought that you meant that someone had an online order and you contacted them and they were rude to you. Yikes, that is bad. Who did you make mad? Hmmm, someone is just plain mean.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

This is what they said to me ..he following person has submitted an email from your Personalized Site:Name: a b
E-mail: [email protected]
Day Phone: 0
Evening Phone: 0
Address: no information entered - no information entered
City: no information entered
State: no information entered
Zip: no information enteredThis person is interested in the following matters:When is the best time to contact you? Morning
Refer: no information entered
Comments or Message: You should use your spell-checker more -your spelling really lets your website down!

 

[PoseyMom]

This is what they said to me ..he following person has submitted an email from your Personalized Site:

Name: a b
E-mail: [email protected]
Day Phone: 0
Evening Phone: 0
Address: no information entered - no information entered
City: no information entered
State: no information entered
Zip: no information entered


This person is interested in the following matters:



When is the best time to contact you? Morning
Refer: no information entered
Comments or Message: You should use your spell-checker more -your spelling really lets your website down!

Maybe they meant the comment to be helpful or advisory? I think you could read it many different ways and it is hard to detect tone, so I would reframe it and read it with a helpful tone instead of a critical one. Hope that helps!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Helps but still why would you go to the trouble of visiting someones personal website and say something like that?

 

[PoseyMom]

who knows? Maybeeeeeee they went to check it out and they are going to send it to someone who is going to order $1000 worth of stuff and they just wanted to make sure you spell checked it first! *nodding*

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I don't know ...... but the email address that they listed doesn't work so I can not respond back to them... OH well

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Or maybe it's someone like me I have a thing about spelling correctly...I know that not everyone can or does (my husband and my brother for example), and I don't let it get to me in personal correspondance, or on a site like this where there isn't spell check. Too many important things to discuss - and spelling isn't on that list!
However, on a site used for advertising (or any advertising for that matter) I think it would probably turn me off if it was full of blatant spelling and grammatical errors, because it would seem unprofessional to me.

There are a couple of things you could do to help with this -

Have someone you know who is a good speller proof-read your site and give you a list of errors to correct.
OR
Type your info into a Word document first - spell check it, and then copy it onto your website.

I think it was rude to send an anonymous message regarding spelling errors though - if it was someone really trying to be helpful - they should have at least given you a contact name or # for feedback. I think most things done in secret like that are just hurtful, not helpful - and I'm sorry that this happened to you like that! Especially when you had that first excitement of seeing "web activity" on your email!

 

[Chefgirl2]

I agree with ChefBecky. Some people are really put off by bad grammar and spelling. I know this might bother you now but, the rude comment might have done you a favor. If your sight is professional then people will order, book a show and maybe even sign up to sell.

I also am a horrible speller so I always do Word then highlight/copy and paste. I know there is a program for grammar but I never know which one to use. Maybe someone else does. Good luck fixing your website. Elaine

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Believe me I went into my website and I fixed my errors very quickly...... and I am still checking them........ LOL

 

[AJPratt]

People can just be jerks sometimes. Hey, if you don't want me to contact you, then don't give me your CONTACT info! She must be bored being right and perfect all of the time.

 

[jmabner]

Violation of website posting/linking

Believe me I went into my website and I fixed my errors very quickly...... and I am still checking them........ LOL

You should note that by listing your personal website in your signature that you are in violation of PC and chef success rules.

 

[AJPratt]

When I do things for my site, I use word, spellcheck and then copy and paste.

To build on what John just posted, if you want to list your website just drop the www.pamperedchef.biz part and just list it like this: /annepratt.

 

[spoiledchef]

Being as I'm notorious for finding spelling errors, I try my best to spell correctly on my website. But -- if I were to make a mistake, I would hope someone would be nice enough to tell me (that way I can correct it). Maybe that's what they were doing. Like my husband tells me, it's not WHAT you say but HOW you say it. And -- since you didn't HEAR them say it...we really don't know what their tone or intention was.

And -- just as a side note, I CANNOT stand to read published books and find spelling errors. That's probably my BIGGEST pet peeve...but you'd be amazed at how many nationally published books DO have mistakes in them...who are these proofreaders? I'd like to know.

 

[BethCooks4U]

And -- just as a side note, I CANNOT stand to read published books and find spelling errors. That's probably my BIGGEST pet peeve...but you'd be amazed at how many nationally published books DO have mistakes in them...who are these proofreaders? I'd like to know.

I'm right there with you. Newspapers are notorious for spleeling errors!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Pickey Pickey,..... aren't we John??? LOL thanks for the tip......

You should note that by listing your personal website in your signature that you are in violation of PC and chef success rules.

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

Maybe they meant the comment to be helpful or advisory? I think you could read it many different ways and it is hard to detect tone, so I would reframe it and read it with a helpful tone instead of a critical one. Hope that helps!

I agree with Jenn. Try to take this in a positive way. Personally, bad spelling is a real pet peeve of mine. If we want people to see us as professionals (and not just "party people") we need to make sure everything we present to the public looks professional. From an ironed apron to correctly spelled words.

I think an email alerting you to the misspelled words would have been nicer and easier to take if it was signed.

 

[PoseyMom]

I'm on the "misspelled words bug me" bandwagon. I think having misspelled words and poor grammar really *does* let your website down. Think of it as a cue to get someone to help you proofread if spelling and grammar aren't your personal strengths.

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

I'm on the "misspelled words bug me" bandwagon. I think having misspelled words and poor grammar really *does* let your website down. Think of it as a cue to get someone to help you proofread if spelling and grammar aren't your personal strengths.

Ah Jenn, Once again I agree with you There is a commercial on the radio that says "People judge you by the words you speak". I think that's true...and by the words you spell (or misspell!)

My husband is a minister and brings home alot of flyers and brochures for me to proof before he prints them. Misspelled words have always jumped off the page at me....sometimes I don't know how they are supposed to be spelled but I can sure tell if they look funny.

If spelling isn't your thing or you just aren't sure.....that's what friends are for! Find one that can help you.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

OK I get what you guys are trying to say here...... I will work on my spelling..... so much for moral support!! no I am not mad.. I was excited that someone notice my website.. but really disappointed when they did what they did..... spelling is not my greatest strenght obivously .... see I didn't spell that one right....Maybe I should not wear my skin so tight. I was jsut hoping for some suggestions since our website doesn't offer spell checker !!!

 

[AJPratt]

mommyhugz1978: I actually think its rude to point out misspelled words. Unless the person asks for your help. And, if you are trying to be nice about it, when you send an email to someone to let them know, you should try to be extra sensitive to how it may come off. We all know that email (as well as posting) doesn't convey emotion and you could really hurt someone's feelings whether you mean to or not.

"Bad spellers of the world-- UNTIE"

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Thanks... Anne..... LOL!!

 

[kaceyleigh2]

I tend to notice spelling mistakes too, but I don't think I would ever point it out to someone, unless they asked! There is a sign at a farm stand in my area that says LOBESTERS instead of Lobsters...drives me crazy but clearly it doesn't bother the owners b/c it is still there!
I know it's not easy but try not to take it too personally. I find that a lot of times people point other people's imperfections when they have imperfections of their own! Maybe it's out of jealousy or to make themselves feel better. Basically what it comes down to is it's THEIR issue not yours! Maybe this person isn't very good at spelling themselves or maybe they aren't good at math...OR maybe he or she is covered in body hair and looks like a Werewolf.

Anyways, I agree that using spellcheck in Word and then cutting and pasting is your best bet if you want to fix or your spelling...

 

[bbauman07]

mommyhugz1978: I actually think its rude to point out misspelled words. Unless the person asks for your help. And, if you are trying to be nice about it, when you send an email to someone to let them know, you should try to be extra sensitive to how it may come off. We all know that email (as well as posting) doesn't convey emotion and you could really hurt someone's feelings whether you mean to or not.

"Bad spellers of the world-- UNTIE"

I second that!!!! We sell PC because we can't spell don't they know that?

 

[bbauman07]

Maybe we should contact HO about getting a spell checker on the website for us.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I Third ThatI think we ought to email HO about having that feature on our websties.. so we look more professional....... Who knows someone might just plain type fast.!!!

Maybe we should contact HO about getting a spell checker on the website for us.