1) Cultural differences, such as strict adherence to meeting schedules or the amount of details or formality needed, can vary throughout the world. How could these differences affect your approach to writing?
2) What are some methods for producing a document that is clear, concise and accurate? (This could be a memo or more lengthy document/communication).
Expert Answer
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1. This is true that cultural differences between people can definitely impact the length, content and its message to onvey its purpose to its intended receiver. There are some cultures which demand more formality such as use of more explicit details like what the meeting is about, who is invited, duration, meals provided and the type of diet, participants involved etc…Some demand a more brief writing and demand a verbal reminder just before the meeting. Some people feel not to have any verbal communication especially in formal set up and only to have written communication. This does affect the approach to writing.
2. A document must clearly state its sender and intended receiver, the purpose of the message in brief and if any further action or follow up is required by the receiver within a stipulated time frame. The document must be legible and authenticated by an authorized person for its validity(generally signed or digitally signed)