For the most part, the people who write to me ask intelligent questions, often the same types of things I would have asked too.
And then, today, I got this gem:
Hey AbbyThis is T., have a mate stayin in Santiago for longer n is in the job hunting as a teacher, he has xperience and all teachin back in London. Would like to know If you can send me the name of the Institute you work or worked in hereThanks loadsT.
Anyway, if you know how to spell and use intelligible English, keep sending me emails. I'm happy to answer them. Although I do suggest you check out the FAQ first. I'll update it soon with some new questions I've been getting a lot.
Happy English Teaching, everyone.
5 comments:
Yo fo' reals that was whack.
:o)
I've had my fair share of clueless e-mails (no, I am not paid to plan your move to Chile), but I actually feel sorry for this person. T isn't the one looking for a teaching job, so although it's poorly written that doesn't affect how well the friend would teach, and he/she is just trying to help a friend. As someone who obviously reads your blog in order to find your contact information, T must be embarrassed to have this posted publicly.
Emily: Mmmmmm. Maybe. But I think more likely this is spam. In the off chance it's not, I apologize. But I still believe that if you are going to write you don't know an email, you should write with correct spelling and grammar (within reason). It's a basic sign of respect. Also, it's fishy to me that they are only asking for the name of my Institute, which I don't like to divulge even to people who write me emails.
Oops. "If you're going to write SOMEONE you don't know an email..."
i'm pretty sure Ali G wrote that email.
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