This vs. That: Concise vs. Curt

This probably happens more in written word versus the spoken word, but it can happen in either instance. You receive a quick communication from your boss or coworker and think, "Wow, that was rude." Because we are forced to interpret the mood and meaning of the message without the aid of body language, tone of voice, or facial expression, things are often miscommunicated. So in this course, we teach on how to send messages that are short, yet still sweet.