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Destiiny22

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on: Jun 24, 2018
If your workplace writing contains grammar errors and word choice mistakes, your readers will
 
  A) be understanding if they are an internal audience member.
  B) question your professionalism.
  C) expect some grammatical errors since everyone is busy.
  D) probably not notice thanks to spelling and grammar checking features of word processing software.
  E) be surprised that autocorrect features of word processing software did not catch them.

Question 2

List at least three guidelines to follow if you want to achieve a conversational tone in business messages.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) If you make grammatical or usage errors, you'll lose credibility with your audience, even if your message is correct in other respects.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: (1) Understand the difference between texting and writing; (2) Avoid obsolete and pompous language such as in due course or we are in receipt of; (3) avoid preaching and bragging; (4) be careful with intimacydon't be overly friendly or chatty; and (5) be careful with humor.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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