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Post by Deb on Apr 26, 2010 17:11:24 GMT -5
Blended consonants In Gregg Shorthand it is easier to blend outlines then have obtuse or blunt angle. The natural tendency of the hand and outlines is to 'slur' the angle. You will find that in this unit.
If you need practice in writing the outline as it should be (size, shape, etc), try a blunt angle first and then blend it. For example, write 'bond' with an 'n-d' having a blunt angle. Then write 'bond' with a blended agle.
Once you do a few with the same blend, such as 'nd' blend, you will find writing the other ones easy without having to practice the blunt angle first.
Remember, as it states in the manual, the n-d blend is shorter then them m-d blend. This is because the 'n' is shorter then the 'm' in Gregg.
Brief Forms Note 'acknowledge' and 'act' are the same brief forms.
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Post by Deb on Feb 21, 2012 17:57:45 GMT -5
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Post by Deb on Feb 21, 2012 17:58:36 GMT -5
A good caution: Attachments:
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Post by Deb on Apr 27, 2015 17:46:06 GMT -5
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Post by Deb on Dec 12, 2016 15:52:50 GMT -5
BRIEF FORMS
These are here so you can copy and paste into a document to print out. This way you don't have to keep writing the longhand version. If you want.
UNIT 16
entire copy stock stand allow draft refer reference remit remittance suggest suggestion individual attention acknolwedge receipt unable enable invoice industry oblige
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Post by Deb on Jan 16, 2017 13:03:37 GMT -5
I'm not sure if I'd consider the outline for "copy" a brief form. The "o" is so silent. In Speed Writing it was omitted as well, although I believe they were influenced by Gregg Shorthand in their outlines. 
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Post by Deb on Aug 28, 2017 14:31:43 GMT -5
Days and Months
These use a common Gregg abbreviating rule. This is a very easy rule to learn.
You will notice words like "June" or "Sunday" do not have the 'u'. It is a very short vowel sound.
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Post by Deb on Jan 16, 2018 15:29:27 GMT -5
I made the suggestion of using shorthand in a Bullet Journaling, and here's an idea you can use even if you don't do that. Many who do bullet journaling like to have a page with birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, vacations, etc. Now that you know the months and days you can create one. Take a paper. Make a grid for the 12 months. Use the shorthand outline for the months. In each box, you will write the day in shorthand, then the date in regular numbers (unless you know the shorthand outlines) and the item in longhand. Feel free to add obscure holidays if a month is pretty empty. You could even do paydays or just leave the boxes empty.  This monthly grid might also work for a page for due dates, such as when you need oil changes, year renewals, etc.
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Post by Deb on Jan 16, 2018 15:41:57 GMT -5
Please note on brief forms you have learned and the new one in this unit: "Remark, room" do not have the 'e' or any vowel in the outline. "Remember" is with with the 'e' and a longer 'm' to indicate the double 'm' (or the 'mem' rule). "Remit, remittance" is with the 'e' and the normal 'm' length. 
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