Articles Quote by Anonymous
“Dear Sir: Regarding your article 'What's Wrong with the World?' I am. Yours truly,”
About This Quote
The sign-off mocks formal correspondence, implying the writer’s indifference.
In simple terms: Sarcastic closing shows disengagement.
Key Takeaway
Recognize sarcasm in communication.
Themes
communication
sarcasm
formal writing
Mood
wry
lighthearted
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- professional correspondence
- social media posts
- personal letters
Key Concepts
letter writing
email etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sarcasm affect clarity?
- When is sarcasm appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Sarcasm can be misread without tone.
![“I wrote an article about the marine landing [in Haiti] right away, but barely mentioned the oil, because my article would come out two months later and I assumed by then, "of course, everybody knows." Nobody knew. There was a news report in the Wall Street Journal, in the petroleum journals, and…” quote by Noam Chomsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dc5/noam-chomsky-42_articles_i-wrote-an-article-about-the-marine-land_13341.jpg)
