2.6.2 - Conciseness
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Practice Questions
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Rewrite this phrase for conciseness: 'In the event that you have any questions, feel free to contact me.'
💡 Hint: Focus on removing unnecessary phrases.
Make this sentence concise: 'The reason for the decision is because of the lack of support.'
💡 Hint: Look for ways to simplify the phrase.
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Why is conciseness important in business communication?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of clear communication.
True or False: Redundancy helps in enhancing the clarity of a message.
💡 Hint: Consider what can distract from the main message.
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Convert the following verbose email into a concise message: 'I wanted to take a moment to express that I am really looking forward to our collaboration in the upcoming project.'
💡 Hint: Identify the key message and remove lengthy phrases.
Revise this meeting agenda for brevity: 'At the beginning of our meeting, we will review last week's minutes and then discuss the upcoming deadlines that have been set for the team.'
💡 Hint: Focus on what's essential to communicate the agenda clearly.
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