Professional vs Personal - can they co-exist?

[darin]

When writing inter-office emails I write like I talk. Some folks rib-me saying it's not 'professional' - I contend speaking to people like people IS professional.

For instance - they start emails like this:

ALCON: Please be advised all personnel are required to attend the Organization BBQ IOT properly support the mission.

me:

Hey - Everyone must go to the bbq because #forcedfun

Their dumb email broken-down:

ALCON = (To) All those Concerned...
Be Advised = Get ready to listen to me because I am about to share information..here is that information.
All personnel = everyone.
Attend = show up
IOT = In Order To
Mission = Morale.

(shrug)

I won't change. Ever. I will not be a robot. Much. :)

[High_Plains_Drifter]

When writing inter-office emails I write like I talk. Some folks rib-me saying it's not 'professional' - I contend speaking to people like people IS professional.

For instance - they start emails like this:

ALCON: Please be advised all personnel are required to attend the Organization BBQ IOT properly support the mission.

me:

Hey - Everyone must go to the bbq because #forcedfun

Their dumb email broken-down:

ALCON = (To) All those Concerned...
Be Advised = Get ready to listen to me because I am about to share information..here is that information.
All personnel = everyone.
Attend = show up
IOT = In Order To
Mission = Morale.

(shrug)

I won't change. Ever. I will not be a robot. Much. :)
You've lost your military bearing... :slap: ... :laugh2:

[darin]

You've lost your military bearing... :slap: ... :laugh2:

I've lost only the dumb parts. :D

Good thing at MAJ/LTC level of position most people are pretty relaxed. Still get a few who won't let go of their wearing-the-uniform days.

[Abbey Marie]

Don’t worry, D. Soon, almost no one will be capable of writing either way.