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21. Meet Siri, Your New Personal Assistant > Practice (with Siri) Makes Perfect
Practice (with Siri) Makes Perfect
Right from the start, Siri will probably understand what you say. However, as you begin using this feature often, you will become acquainted with the best and most efficient ways to communicate questions, commands, and requests to generate the desired response.
Keep in mind that Siri translates what you say phonetically, so periodically you might encounter names or commands that Siri can’t understand or match up with correctly spelled information stored on your iPhone. This occurs most frequently with unusual names that sound vastly different from how they’re spelled or used.
Caution
Although Siri might seem human, in reality, it is an iPhone feature that operates using software. Before allowing Siri to send any message or text, be sure to proofread it carefully on the iPhone’s screen. Keep in mind that some words sound the same when spoken, and Siri might choose the wrong word when translating your speech to text. This could lead to embarrassing situations or dramatically change the meaning of what you intended to say.
