That's so very true. I can and do type quickly, but I usually find myself typing in small bursts of words and single lines of code (discrete thoughts), not burs

That's so very true. I can and do type quickly, but I usually find myself typing in small bursts of words and single lines of code (discrete thoughts), not bursts of sentences or methods. An involved one-paragraph email for me entails composition, proofreading, revision, proofreading, revision, and so on...typing doesn't take the majority of my time by any means. The same goes for the majority of my comments on websites such as this one. It's not a matter of habit, I just always find ways to better express myself when I take my time and correct those "problem spots," be they in code, email, or other correspondence. It's not that I doubt my skill as a writer, but rather, I owe it to my reader to be thoughtful and patient, just as I hope they will upon receipt. The only thing I need to prevent is overuse of "etc." It's a tempting habit and lazy, imprecise, etc. When one uses "etc," they leave it to the reader to complete their thought, which is weak and clumsy.