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> For example, his tone is too formal and sounds bureaucratic. He refuses to state his actual request until the end of a long winded description of his clout an
by wtbob 10y ago
> For example, his tone is too formal and sounds bureaucratic. He refuses to state his actual request until the end of a long winded description of his clout and authority.
I see that as just being a professional adult. He states who he is, which implies why his opinion matters, then he states his opinion.
'Please don't do this kthxbye!!!1!cos(0)!!' is hardly more persuasive.
- WhitneyLand 10y agoI see your point, but I think we have to account for the traditional business culture of software developers. I think most in this culture lean toward informal speech, and toward stating your argument first and mentioning your credentials last, if at all. I wanted to send him a private message with suggestions, but couldn't be sure it would be taken constructively and not be hurtful.