Captains of Industry

By Lindsey Campbell, Captains of Industry

In the age of “the sooner the better,” it seems some of us might have gotten a little lazy with our manners, etiquette, and grammar skills. But after years of sending and receiving friend requests and invitations to LinkIn, there hardly seems like there’s time to keep up with Emily Post, never mind knowing when to avoid a dangling modifier in a 140 character Tweet.

While it’s understandable to some why you might come across as brash in a quick post, to others you just seem lazy or rude. However, there are a few quick and easy ways to bang out a few invites, a couple posts, and maybe even a Tweet or two without sounding like you’re illiterate, or worse, a jerk.

1. Always use some sort of greeting. A simple “Hey (insert recipient name here), How are you doing?” will work wonders in putting someone in your favor. Especially if you’re asking for one.

2. Watch your tone. No one wants to feel like they’re being SHOUTED at via Facebook. Or made to believe that you’re excited about everything you’re saying!!!

3. Capitalize what needs capitalizing. As in proper names, days of the week, holidays, and the first letter of each new sentence.

4. Proofread. Even if it’s a quick glance over a short Tweet or post. Sometimes one misplaced, comma can throw off your whole sentence.

5. Say thank you. Make all your Mom’s effort worthwhile. Always try to end your writing, especially if it’s on Linked In, with at least a “Thanks” or “Talk to you soon.”

Thanks everyone. I hope this was helpful.

Talk to you soon,

Lindsey