tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post7794475165579446433..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Professional Correspondence by Jen CudmoreKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-91021284938678200392014-05-07T16:35:38.233-04:002014-05-07T16:35:38.233-04:00Ceil,
They are common sense, aren't they? Jen&...Ceil,<br />They are common sense, aren't they? Jen's right on target!<br /><br />Andrew,<br />Thanks for coming by!<br /><br />Yeshi,<br />Your comment made me smile - I appreciate your support. :) I suspect your academic writing is just fine.<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-70702624861712862962014-05-07T16:32:21.311-04:002014-05-07T16:32:21.311-04:00Thanks for sharing the tips. It is the best I coul...Thanks for sharing the tips. It is the best I could read early in the morning.<br /><br />In btw, Omigod! (Oh, this is how I write 'Oh My God') :D, howsoever, I don't really follow this kind of writing in my official or academic writing. Sometimes, I fear and worry that I might mistakenly write oh my god as Omigod.<br /><br />Regards<br />Yeshi<br />Yeesi7https://www.blogger.com/profile/11467144973125434745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-12036540041114202822014-03-23T15:11:28.234-04:002014-03-23T15:11:28.234-04:00Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.WordsPoeticallyWorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932809387878012226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-87543966799607210052014-03-21T21:42:56.009-04:002014-03-21T21:42:56.009-04:00Great tips. I know that I need to be better about ...Great tips. I know that I need to be better about proofreading my emails. I tend to make a lot of typos!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-59265656828633301502014-03-21T12:35:11.134-04:002014-03-21T12:35:11.134-04:00Hi Jen and Karen! Jen, your ideas are so 'comm...Hi Jen and Karen! Jen, your ideas are so 'common sense' when I read them, but I know I have broken these little rules at times. I guess I can be grateful that I am somewhat of a grammar policewoman, so that helps a little!<br /><br />What I have seen are incredibly long run-on sentences. Some of those babies run for two and three lines of type. Yikes! Talk about taking a breath. <br />Thank you for pointing out the closing word, I had no idea 'Sincerely' was out of step. Certainly using 'Regards' or 'Blessings' would be an easy fix.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-85368068148431572712014-03-21T10:49:28.052-04:002014-03-21T10:49:28.052-04:00Thank you for stopping by, Janette! Hope you found...Thank you for stopping by, Janette! Hope you found the tips helpful. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245246439698626600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44401501337834202062014-03-21T10:48:28.306-04:002014-03-21T10:48:28.306-04:00Yes. I need to step away more often! I'm alway...Yes. I need to step away more often! I'm always in a hurry these days. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245246439698626600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-91890611167231837892014-03-21T10:47:17.599-04:002014-03-21T10:47:17.599-04:00I'm so grateful that blogs can be edited! I...I'm so grateful that blogs can be edited! I've had to do that many times myself! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245246439698626600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-24630545445147843682014-03-21T10:43:53.337-04:002014-03-21T10:43:53.337-04:00Stephanie,
Thank you for your thoughts! Jen makes ...Stephanie,<br />Thank you for your thoughts! Jen makes wonderful points, I agree. I also agree that stepping away is a good thing. :) <br /><br />Dotti,<br />I'm with you; this is great advice! We do well to heed this always, I'm thinking. So glad you stopped over! :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-25279380183923630422014-03-21T05:06:04.695-04:002014-03-21T05:06:04.695-04:00Wonderful wisdom from Sue. Thanks for the introduc...Wonderful wisdom from Sue. Thanks for the introduction, Karen. Walking away from an important email and taking a deep breath is great advice! I've had to do this a few times and the times I haven't.... haven't been pretty. <br />Have a great weekend, Sue and Karen. :)Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-45093491099107834642014-03-20T22:10:37.116-04:002014-03-20T22:10:37.116-04:00Great tips! I've actually found that when I...Great tips! I've actually found that when I'm writing something important, if I can step away and come back to it, I'll find errors I wouldn't have seen otherwise. It's good to look at it with fresh eyes sometimes!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-36122691098328747392014-03-20T21:30:48.522-04:002014-03-20T21:30:48.522-04:00Theresa,
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. :) ...Theresa,<br />You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. :) Glad you found your typos! We should probably all slow down, right? <br /><br />Janette,<br />I just can't see not using capitals where you need to, you know? Like you said, it just looks like children read it. Glad you enjoyed meeting Jen! :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47218524620805809022014-03-20T16:20:05.280-04:002014-03-20T16:20:05.280-04:00I used to work with professionals who routinely di...I used to work with professionals who routinely did not use capital letters in emails. Since email has become the primary mode of correspondence in many industries, it should be given the same attention and regard as a physical letter. What professional would send out a physical letter in pure lower case?? They'd seem like a child playing office. Lol. <br /><br />Thank you for these quick correspondence tips. Karen, thank you for hosting Jen. Be well, ladies.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-56171323433178803872014-03-19T10:39:39.154-04:002014-03-19T10:39:39.154-04:00Karen, thanks for hosting Jen. I couldn't agre...Karen, thanks for hosting Jen. I couldn't agree more that we need to be careful about what we type. Yesterday, I rushed to put up a blog post and found 3 typos! I fixed them, but I think the original is still on Goodreads. Lesson learned! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-80843159438951660082014-03-19T10:24:05.247-04:002014-03-19T10:24:05.247-04:00Jess,
So glad you enjoyed the post. I think Jen is...Jess,<br />So glad you enjoyed the post. I think Jen is right on with her tips and observations. It really does make a difference. Thanks so much! :)<br /><br />Crystal,<br />I'm with you. I don't think adults should be using all lower case letters except when texting. You are right; there is a level of decorum that will generate respect. Thanks for your thoughts! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-86586388737729920562014-03-19T10:03:42.039-04:002014-03-19T10:03:42.039-04:00Great advice! I am often astonished at the corresp...Great advice! I am often astonished at the correspondence I receive from "professionals." Of course, I tend to write in a more informal and personable way, but there is definitely a level of decorum that should be respected. I don't think a number of people realize how important their written presence is, especially in this day of easy communication. Seriously, if you can't be bothered to use capital letters, I will view you as a child. Like 3rd grade child. Or ignorant teen. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-13678237479993505142014-03-18T22:56:20.954-04:002014-03-18T22:56:20.954-04:00What an excellent post! I agree with what Jen had ...What an excellent post! I agree with what Jen had to say. It is amazing how taking a little extra time on a correspondence can make a big difference. I don't like when people email me and they do not start off with a greeting and they skip the closing- it makes the letter seem unimportant. I am sure I still have a type here and there, but when emailing I read and reread what I have written trying to get it just right. :) <br /><br />Great post! Wishing Jen the best of luck and Happy Blogoversary, Karen!<br />JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-72326509206625984862014-03-18T22:42:27.698-04:002014-03-18T22:42:27.698-04:00Thanks Susan! Nice to see you over here. ;) Thanks Susan! Nice to see you over here. ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245246439698626600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-44620085546203573582014-03-18T22:41:30.595-04:002014-03-18T22:41:30.595-04:00True. I didn't think about job interviews. Whe...True. I didn't think about job interviews. When it comes to credibility, you certainly want to make a good impression no matter what you're doing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245246439698626600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27524865547484342852014-03-18T22:40:01.215-04:002014-03-18T22:40:01.215-04:00That is a great idea, Jennifer! I've done that...That is a great idea, Jennifer! I've done that a time or two. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245246439698626600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-45878408681047222252014-03-18T21:40:45.560-04:002014-03-18T21:40:45.560-04:00Hi Karen & Jen -
Happy Blogoversary, Karen!
...Hi Karen & Jen -<br /><br />Happy Blogoversary, Karen!<br /><br />I'm excited to enter the giveaway. I've been impressed with Jen's blog posts and like her style. susanjreinhardt AT gmail DOT com<br /><br />God bless,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-46297030478517587652014-03-18T15:55:32.897-04:002014-03-18T15:55:32.897-04:00Jennifer,
Glad you liked it! I try to let corresp...Jennifer,<br />Glad you liked it! I try to let correspondence sit as well. Never hurts to let it rest and look it over again later! :)<br /><br />Lisa,<br />It really does. So happy you enjoyed the post!:)<br /><br />Lilith,<br />That's a great point. So much of this translates into other things that we do as writers and individuals. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-14940825944446436122014-03-18T12:43:25.117-04:002014-03-18T12:43:25.117-04:00Nice tips. I think they can be used in all areas e...Nice tips. I think they can be used in all areas especially job interviews. Thanks for sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-358658321095255872014-03-18T12:12:42.863-04:002014-03-18T12:12:42.863-04:00I am SO in agreement and wish more people understo...I am SO in agreement and wish more people understood how business correspondence reflects on the individual writing it. Great post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-51702865124854751902014-03-18T11:22:20.026-04:002014-03-18T11:22:20.026-04:00This is great. I actually just sent a professional...This is great. I actually just sent a professional correspondence. :) I usually let it sit and save it to my drafts before sending it out. Just to make sure when I look at it again it reads well. Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.com