Have you ever received an email with so much information that you weren’t sure what the sender wanted?
I see this happen in business all the time.
Someone needs a decision, an approval, or a simple answer, but the actual request gets buried in several paragraphs.
Clear communication makes it easier for people to help you.
Before sending your next email, ask yourself three questions: What do they need to know? What am I asking them to do? When do I need an answer?
You can still be friendly and thoughtful without making the message complicated.
The Simplifier’s Take: The easier your message is to understand, the easier it is for someone to respond.
When you need something from someone, make it easy for them to understand what you’re asking. Clarity makes communication easier for everyone.
– Orlando Espinosa | The Simplifier of Information®