From the course: Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work
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Communicating too casually
From the course: Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work
Communicating too casually
- Work communication has definitely changed with technology. Conversations that used to happen on the phone or in person more and more are happening via emails, text messages, or workplace communication tools like Slack. While this has made communication much more efficient, don't make the mistake of communicating too casually. Always remember that even though you're using the same technology that you use to chat with your friends, keep things professional. Also, be careful about what you post in public forums. I've known of people being demoted or even fired due to a poorly executed joke on a public Slack channel. It's always challenging to convey tone via text. So even if you think your stuck out tongue emoji indicates that you're joking, there's a really good chance that someone else is not going to pick up on the sarcasm. Finally, if you're having a disagreement with someone, pick up the phone, jump on a video call or…
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