My Dream Man Can Formulate Sentences.

Generally I think I'm pretty understanding and forgiving.  There are constant comments made about people's inability to spell in their online profiles.  Maybe it's the many years I spent abroad, especially working for an English-speaking company that hires most of the employees from countries where English is a second language.  I can understand when a word here or there is misspelled (speaking of which - according to my spell check, that is how you spell misspelled, but I'm having one of those "it looks so wrong" moments).  I am also forgiving of typos.  They happen.

But even this girl has a limit.  I have been sent far too many messages where they are so filled with spelling and grammatical errors that it takes multiple reads of a "sentence" to even understand what the guy is saying.  I don't believe that all of these men who are messaging me are new to speaking English!  And when your grasp of the language is that terrible, wouldn't you take advantage of the little tools on your computer like spell check and grammar check?

Read for example, a message I received from "parx36":

"Hey there!! how is it going? you look preety attractive,elegant and gorgeous woman!! Im [real name], computer enggineer my proffession, Got to say love my job and its challenges,i look at life way i treat my job.To give input about my physical apperance and activities i go through, well im tall, fit built n good looking guy. Im mostly in my gym working out, doing kickboxing or in field playing basketball or baseball. Im not looking to meet a perfect gal , i just wish we share some beautiful moments n have plenty of good times. You would adore ,when you meet me.Lets meet up for something casual a beer n wings in patio or something you suggest. Im up for anything simple as long as we get to know each other n have fun. Drop me message sweety. cheers"


Or from "mandj1234":

"Adventourous guy! I like your prfile ie, travelling and different cultures. I m worried I cannot dance , but would love for to teach me.I would love to adventure the himalays with someone. Are u family oriented?"


Then there's "PATEL4":

"Hi nice girl how r u? i like your tato it's so nice. I hope u are ok. I like your profile. If u like me can we meet I wait for your replay."

 I've read his message over and over and cannot figure out what he means by "tato".  My guess is "tattoo" (I do have a couple tattoos), except that I looked through my profile pictures and you can't see my tattoos in any of them, nor do I mention in my profile that I have tattoos.  So "tato" remains a mystery . . .


Finally, there is "Ouzzy019":

"Hey! if wishes came through, you will be my friend.lol, its beautiful viewing your profile, by just reading your profiles put hope and smiles into my face, because you sounds decent, optimistic, humble, adventurous and outgoing, These are through definition of a true woman. Therefore, I will be glad if you can accept me as your new friend? We can chat anytime soon in the future

How was your day? hope to read from you soon"
 

Bless.  The poor guy seems to be trying so hard to be sweet and romantic, but it's just so darned hard to read!

My dream guy is now Tall, Dark, Handsome and can write a coherent sentence.  Sigh . . .