wired.com — Study shows that even though the sender will expect you to understand their tone and meaning 80% of the time, you'll really only understand them about 50% of the time. This is because "people aren't that good at imagining how a message might be understood from another person's perspective."
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cinemafreakFeb 13, 2006
that's what emoticons are for. "This guy called my mother a whore. Oh wait, he was kidding. There's a smiley face."
soccerboyFeb 13, 2006
This isn't a big surprise. But, it is something that you need to keep in mind when writing business related e-mails. It's not a big deal if your friend thinks your being serious, but your joking. However, in business it's completely different!!!
frickindealFeb 13, 2006
Everyone always understands my messages 100% of the time.
matelotFeb 14, 2006
haha 50% ???? no fxcking wayI say 30%1)PEOPLE HAVE NO PATIENCE.2) PEOPLE DON'T READ3) People tend to get wordy .(i.e. blah blah)
jmannFeb 15, 2006
boyakasha!
tek1024Feb 17, 2006
@ mister.joshuaHilariously well-put.