Fray
It is not about formality, it's about readability. Strangely, correct punctuation, grammar and spelling makes things more understandable. If you want to be aircrew you need to make yourself understood - Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity. It works just as well for written work as it does for the spoken word.
Anyone who uses informality as an excuse should accept that it's actually about laziness, and we don't need lazy people in the Forces.
And no, I am not any English Professor, just someone who was obviously born in an era where English was correctly taught and the correct use of the language was important in all exams. Failure to use it resulted in lower marks and poorer results!
And no the day hasn't got any better!
Last edited by Roland Pulfrew; 21st Mar 2007 at 17:27.