Two way street Quote by Lauren Barnholdt
““Jordan, Attached, please find a copy of the schedule for our trip. Best Courtney." I was really proud of it. The email i mean. Because it was so short and cold.Of course, it took me and my friend Jocelyn about two hours to come up with the perfect wording, but Jordan doesn't know that.””
About This Quote
The anecdote shows how even brief, formal communication can require considerable effort and strategic wording to achieve the desired tone.
In simple terms: Crafting concise emails can be challenging.
Key Takeaway
Spend time perfecting tone in brief messages.
Themes
communication
tone
effort
professionalism
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
practical
observational
When to use this quote
- business emails
- team coordination
- client outreach
- formal requests
Key Concepts
writing strategy
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is brevity more important than perfection?
- How does tone affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Over‑polishing may delay timely response.
![“- Dude, it's Jocelyn, I (Jordan) say looking over my shoulder nervously [...] - This isn't Jocelyn, B.J says sighing. It's Jordan. Dude, try to play a better trick than that. You sound nothing like her. Plus your number came up on my caller ID. PS: maybe I'm just in a very good mood, but I keep…” quote by Lauren Barnholdt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fdb/lauren-barnholdt-3965_books_dude-it-s-jocelyn-i-jordan-say-looking-o_27613.jpg)
![“So what now?" [...] "Now," he says. "We figure it out together.” quote by Lauren Barnholdt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f03/lauren-barnholdt-3965_quote_so-what-now-now-he-says-we-figure-it-out_321392.jpg)
