Sadly these days, we have so much defiance in the use of proper English and are content to mastering street vocabulary, failing to realize that we become victims to our own words. The language of the streets may very well work on the streets, but we are at a HUGE disadvantage in places like the corporate world, the government, education, and finance. Street language is not understood or tolerated in these arenas so good luck getting ahead.
"Y'all MF hiring?", will never get your application looked at in the employment game. Street slang on the witness stand may be the difference between an acquittal or a conviction regardless of the evidence. Writing words the way that you say them will not impress a college admissions committee. When asked on a loan application, how much you need to borrow, 50 stacks will have the loan officer more confused than an American tourist reading a sign in Chinese.
It's okay to be street smart and street savvy, but let's not forget that the streets don't run anything in this country but the streets. Take some time to get back in touch with the use of proper English and you will see how much further you get ahead and how much more you will be accepted by mainstream America.
Mister Mello
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