How many times have we gotten an email and when you read it you wonder " How does this person make it in today's world "?
Here is a list of things that people put in an email (or say) that proves to me that they really are an idiot.
1. "With that being said" - this has got to be the dumbest way to start a sentence. I think people think it's cool to start a sentence off with this phrase. But what does it really mean ? I said it now so I can move on to the next topic ? Ok....we know that ! Don't be an idiot and write this - if you do write this then you have proven that you are an idiot!
2. "Value Proposition" - really ? What does that mean ? Do you even know what this means when you wrote it ? What's the value and to whom is a valuable ? And....what is your proposition ? This is almost a borderline oxymoron. Say this to me or put this in an email and I can guarantee you - INSTANT DELETE.
3. Wrong name - this one will get an instant delete or a hang up. My first name is Robert. My last name is Russell. What iritates me is when people who suck at details will call me by my last name or email me by using Russell as the salutation. Maybe you will use the excuse that you were in the military and that's what you are used to addressing people with. HERE IS A NEWS FLASH - you ain't in the military any longer! Pay attention to details because if I get an email from you, then you have just assured me that you will miss something very important if I do business with you.
Do you have any phrases that drive you crazy ? Add them to this list! ( and....don't be an idiot!)
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