63. Don’t Ruin Ur Career: Texting Guidelines
I can’t believe we lost the contract because of the vice president. He shows up late and texts during the sales meeting. The potential client was furious and went elsewhere.
—Salesperson at a technology company
Texting can be an unobtrusive way to contact someone, and it can be a fast and informal way to exchange information. Texting allows you to “talk” on your phone without saying a word. Yet, if you are texting colleagues, bosses, employees, customers, or vendors, you want to be professional.
Follow these suggestions so your texting is suitable for business:
1. Be careful with abbreviations. Using shortcuts has become more common in the business world, but make sure it’s appropriate for u to be ...
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