I don’t know about you but I get hundreds of valid emails, tweets, comments and sms messages every day. I feel like I am drinking from a communications fire hose… with some of it always squirting out of my mouth. Today I received a couple of extremely detailed emails that were essentially long winded meeting requests. I didn’t read them. I scanned them, took into account who sent them to me and deleted or forwarded them on to be booked.
I am a get things done kinda guy. I like bullet points. Short, sweet and direct makes me smile. I am all for a bigger conversation, but I would prefer to do that on the phone or in person if it is necessary. I wish email had the same character limit as Twitter. If you can’t say it in 140 characters we may need to talk.
I know everyone is different. How about you? Are you short and sweet or long and descriptive when you communicate online?
I am all about short and sweet. As a man in your position, perhaps some feel the need to be descriptive. Without prior communication with you, there is no certainty on how the request will be treated, hence the need for details. I hope this post sends the message to future contacts going forward. By the way the picture is hilarious! Great allusion!
‘KISS’ – Keep It Simple Stupid, is the way to go 🙂
Defiantly like my emails short and concise! < like this comment