The Language of Succes Part II

Yesterday I introduced a serialized version of a complete article available at www.smooth-male-voiceover-talent.com. Today, we continue...BUT, we would be less than honest if we did not take this opportunity to acknowledge the Christmas holiday and all that it holds for so many of us. My wish is for everyone to have a very Merry Christmas. Hold your families close, remember your friends, and pray for those among us who face difficulties (whatever the cause).

Our obligation

I believe we have an obligation to model proper grammar in all contexts, but particularly in any broadcast messages to be viewed by the general public...and definitely when the message may be viewed by children.

There are so few models of good grammar in the media in which we choose to immerse ourselves. Television and movies glorify substandard grammar and slang and have vaccinated much of the population to the pain of such utterances.

From what has been dubbed “Black English” (ask Bill Cosby about that issue) to just plain poor word choice and lazy pronunciation, the examples manifest themselves thousands of times a day. What chance do our children have of learning the importance of grammar, word choice and pronunciation?

The Voice of Sharp will be absent tomorrow for the holiday, but will return on Friday, December 26, with the next installment of "The Language of Success."