Wednesday, January 19, 2011

WRITE OR DIE

In the business world, at least my version of it, there are three types of people. Those who can communicate effectively, those who can but don't, and those who simply choose not to.

We can debate what constitutes effective communication and we might even agree that it is situational. But I think I can safely say that if you refuse to communicate important business information with me by email and choose instead to use a phone, then you lose the right to send me your stupid email bullshit spam.

If you can't spend two or three minutes to write an email telling me what I need to know, but insist on leaving me five voicemails (get the hint already) asking me to call you back, then don't forward me your stupid "forward to five friends right now or a leprachaun will chew off your kneecap" email. If you can write, you should not be allowed to forward stupid crap to people. If you can't write, you should not be allowed to use a computer.

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