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Communication skills Quote by Susan C. Young

“Review and reread your work before you hit send, post, or publish. Thankfully, many of the social media channels allow you to edit what you have created after they have been posted. However, there will be times when what you send out will be un-retractable. In some cases, they are there forever…” quote by Susan C. Young
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““Review and reread your work before you hit send, post, or publish. Thankfully, many of the social media channels allow you to edit what you have created after they have been posted. However, there will be times when what you send out will be un-retractable. In some cases, they are there forever. So choose your words wisely!””

Susan C. Young

About This Quote

Before publishing, review carefully because some content cannot be retracted and may persist forever.

In simple terms: Edit before you post.

Key Takeaway

Check work before publishing.

Themes

responsibility digital literacy communication

Mood

cautious practical

Type

instructional motivational

When to use this quote

  • social media posts
  • email correspondence
  • blog articles

Key Concepts

editorship information permanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure your message is final?
  • What backup plans exist for mistakes?
A Different Perspective

Editing tools can fail; not all platforms allow changes.

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