From: Dean FH Macy
Organization: New England Talent, Ltd. - Epilogue Records
To: Vocalist <vocalist>
Subject: Re: vitriol in the water
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

MFoxy9795-at-aol.com wrote to:

> >Does anyone know if vitriol has been introduced into the water fountains here at vocalist?
> >There certainly seems to be quite a lack of kindness going on in here as of late, and I for one
> >vote for some sort of flame treaty. Thanks.
>
> We have to remember that e-mail is essentially a written form of communication. things you
> say don't come over the same way as if you were speaking to the other person, even on the
> phone, when you can introduce a lighter or humorous tone to soften the message. it would
> be good if each of us were to read and reread what we send before hitting "send", to make
> sure it is what we really intend to say.
>
But we can introduce lighter and humorous tones in email. For instance: (grin) (joke) (laugh)
(tongue-in-cheek) Or in a quote like, I know everything (right!). I'm the best! (snicker). Oh,
that hurt (joke). You have your nerve! (grin)

Sure it takes a little longer to write these asides in but it sure saves hurt feelings.

--
Dean FH Macy, Lit.D./Mus.D.
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"Specializing in Management of exceptionally talented youth in Music"
EPI Records - NetWork Films
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