For students, is it hard for us to understand when to use  language properly? No, I do not mean cursing, although it could fall under one category.. I'm talking about the way we articulate and pronounce words, our word choice, grammar, and tone! Would. you ever have the nerve to approach an elderly person and  yell to them, "YOOO MAN!" Or how about your friends?  What kind of looks would they give you if you were to say, " What a wonderful evening it has been, I mustn't wait any longer to enlighten you."  Where do your parents fall in place?  What about your  teachers?   The use of language around a certain crowd is very  important today in society. Respect is a big factor  that contributes the way you speak to faculty, elders, and certain family members. (Even though half the time they claim they want to be your friend, the other, half the parent).  How we present ourselves to  different scenes is an extremely useful tool that will assist you in your different journeys  with various social groups.  One has to understand situations will come where  formal English and understanding the rules for proper grammar will benefit you greatly. And the same  situations will occur with friends when the least worry in mind is if  "who" or "whom"  was used correctly correctly. while speaking  Now, I am not saying forget all about grammar and spelling rules, no.  There is a time and place to worry about how  we are portrayed  in the  minds of someone else . Quite frankly,  a school and/ or work environment  are the  areas where a person should be most conscientious about their "english.." After that,  we can determine for ourselves  if we want to  ask, "can someone please pass me the mashed potatoes," or simply,"some one  grab the tatters for me?" The choice is yours.