Beginnings and ends Quote by Susan Orlean
“I've noticed lately that it seems most intimate to not use any closing on your e-mail at all, because it seems to make it feel like you are engaged in an ongoing conversation - as if this one e-mail doesn't represent the beginning and end of the interaction but is just part of a perpetual loop of friendly back-and-forth.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Prefers open-ended email style to maintain a sense of ongoing dialogue.
In simple terms: Keeps email informal and continuous.
Key Takeaway
Use open endings to foster connection.
Themes
communication
informality
continuity
Mood
friendly
conversational
Type
advice
practical
When to use this quote
- professional emails
- personal correspondence
- customer service
Key Concepts
email etiquette
social bonding
Questions to Reflect On
- When is an open ending appropriate?
- How does it affect perceived professionalism?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as unprofessional in formal contexts.
