Re: Aphorisms

Subject: Re: Aphorisms
From: "Elna Tymes" <etymes -at- lts -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 13:26:39 -0800

David Orr wrote:

> Despite Andrews comments, I'm sincerely interested in other listmembers'
> aphoristic wisdom on tech writing, communication, project management, and
> related topics.I hope no one is intimidated by Andrew's scorn into not
> replying. I've found such nuggets useful over the years in specific
> situations. They can serve as compasses when under the stress of a project.

David -

I have two favorites, both phrases that I've learned mean there's trouble
ahead:

1. "Oh darn, we forgot to tell you." [The polite version] [I've had the
impolite version of this one emblazoned on mugs which were handed out to
survivors of one particularly difficult project.]
2. "Write something; I'll tell you whether I like it." [Usually said by an
engineering manager who hasn't developed any specs for a product.]

Elna Tymes
Los Trancos Systems


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