RE: qualities of a technical communicator

["Rich, Charles" <crich -at- FSC -dot- Follett -dot- com>]

John Posada said:

> I just interviewed...two of the qualities they asked for were:

> - a sense of humor

Meaning that I may insult you, but will treat you worse if you react to it,
and really don't care if everyone in the workplace thinks I'm an (place your
favorite adjective/expletive here).

> - thick skin

Meaning: Yes, you have to take my (your second choice of
adjective/expletive), that is unless you want to be a baby and quit. 


John, please consider the following procedure:

Step One: Firmly plant your leading foot and lean forward over it, shifting
the bulk of you weight on the ball of the foot. 

Step Two: Apply force to the back leg in such a way as to rotate the leading
foot in a tight circle.

Step Three: Bring the back leg forward, even with the other leg.

Step Four: RUN!  

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Charles T. Rich
Technical Writer
Product Development
Follett Software Company


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