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The Soul of Wit According to a series of psychological studies discussed on Psychology Today, research participants are able to successfully communicate sarcasm and humor in a mere 56 percent of emails—and most of the senders had no idea their attemps were so ineffective. How do you avoid this? The article gives some tips: Read your emails aloud and listen for parts that could be confusing. For important emails, walk away from the computer and come back with a fresh perspective. Eudora apparently has a "Mood Watch" function, which highlights volatile phrases—one, two or three red chili peppers, depending on the burn. This is a great reminder, especially when writing pitches or cover letters. Wit can be a great tool—as long as most readers get it. Clearly, subtlety is not the soul of wit. Read more: http://blog.guykawasaki.com/pitching_presenting_and_speaking/#ixzz0GIxXjBS2&B
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