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Poll: What is the golden rule of being a translator? Autor vlákna: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "What is the golden rule of being a translator?".
This poll was originally submitted by Edward Potter. View the poll results »
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CristinaK Švédsko Local time: 18:21 finština -> švédština + ... a combination of the above | May 17, 2010 |
Never miss a deadline, never accept a job you can´t do. As from my experience, the reason for not making it until the deadline, may very well be that the job you accepted was a job you actually really could not do for various reasons. The reasons could be that the language was too difficult or that you were too busy with other assignments or appointments. | | |
Adam Jarczyk Polsko Local time: 18:21 Člen (2009) angličtina -> polština + ...
In complete agreement with CristinaK. | | |
Jens Lober Dánsko Local time: 18:21 angličtina -> dánština To always deliver | May 17, 2010 |
accurate, error-free translations in high quality, on time! | |
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neilmac Španělsko Local time: 18:21 španělština -> angličtina + ...
Never try translating into a language that is not your native tongue without the collaboration of at least one competent native-speaking proofreader/reviewer. Know thyself.
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Michael Harris Německo Local time: 18:21 Člen (2006) němčina -> angličtina
with main focus, neveraccept a job you can´t do!! | | |
Yasutomo Kanazawa Japonsko Local time: 01:21 Člen (2005) angličtina -> japonština + ... Combination, | May 17, 2010 |
except that you should get angry when necessary. | |
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R. Alex Jenkins Brazílie Local time: 13:21 Člen (2006) portugalština -> angličtina + ... a combination | May 17, 2010 |
CristinaK wrote: Never miss a deadline. Never accept a job you can't do. Exactly. A combination of these two. We've all sat that there in the past and thought WHY did I accept this job and HOW am I going to get this done within the deadline.
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A combination of the above... | May 17, 2010 |
... and to work exclusively into my native language! | | |
I totally agree with Teresa Borges and neilmac! | | |
Interlangue (X) Angola Local time: 18:21 angličtina -> francouzština + ...
Never accept a job you cannot do because the target language is not your mother tongue, because you are not familiar enough with the subject or the source language, because you will or may not be able to meet the deadline. + Have the right skills (and tools) + Resistance to stress + Good sense of diplomacy/negotiation (firmness without losing your temper) + Humility: accept criticism and make the best of it. Admit no one is perfect, not even you!
[Modifié le 201... See more Never accept a job you cannot do because the target language is not your mother tongue, because you are not familiar enough with the subject or the source language, because you will or may not be able to meet the deadline. + Have the right skills (and tools) + Resistance to stress + Good sense of diplomacy/negotiation (firmness without losing your temper) + Humility: accept criticism and make the best of it. Admit no one is perfect, not even you!
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John Cutler Španělsko Local time: 18:21 španělština -> angličtina + ...
Do a translation as you would have a translation done for you. | | |
Sheila Wilson Španělsko Local time: 17:21 Člen (2007) angličtina + ... Never accept what you can't do | May 17, 2010 |
For whatever reason: text that's too technical not proficient in language(s) don't have the right tools too many other commitments don't like the subject matter, therefore no motivation ... | | |
bandarra Local time: 13:21 angličtina -> portugalština + ... A rule of process | May 17, 2010 |
My rule of thumb is simple: research. Being overconfident inevitably leads to sloppy translations down the line. Regardless of whether you are a native or not, I think the trick is to always second-guess yourself and look for reliable sources. | | |
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