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In the corporate world, simple communication is better than eloquent communication. Actually, simple is better when you need to be clear, so it is relevant in a variety of communication situations even outside the corporate world.

You want to avoid being poetic in your communications. Poetry has great value in entertainment because it is open to multiple interpretations and is designed stoke emotions. If you are sad or heartbroken, you will feel deep empathy with the poet who has written about sadness. Taken to the extreme, using this style in the workplace results in flowery writing and speech.

Bad habits can creep into your communication if you watch too much crime shows and court room battles on TV. Meaning, drama and suspense is good for entertainment, bad for communication in work situations where you want to get things done.

Your audience will react with mild annoyance, or with outright impatience. If you are guilt, this can be a hard habit to break. Perhaps this is how you think. Perhaps you need writing lessons. Perhaps you need to get a job where you don’t have to deal with business critical situations.