Connect Emotionally as Well as Factually

[rhowellky]

It can be hard to understand the emotional output of a statement. (<--very dry is that not?)

Rather it can be hard to know what people are feeling when they write their responses or posts. Language choices are such an important item in our toolbox. I prefer to write informally in most instances. The first sentence in this post is 'correct' but it does not resonate with most readers. It lacks feeling and depth of emotion. It does not have that one on one warm connection.

So while we all love to talk about our favorite topics, I try to make sure my word choices are appropriate for a total newbie to the topic as well as someone who is well versed in it.

 

[Trinity]

It can be hard to understand the emotional output of a statement. (<--very dry is that not?)

Rather it can be hard to know what people are feeling when they write their responses or posts. Language choices are such an important item in our toolbox. I prefer to write informally in most instances. The first sentence in this post is 'correct' but it does not resonate with most readers. It lacks feeling and depth of emotion. It does not have that one on one warm connection.

So while we all love to talk about our favorite topics, I try to make sure my word choices are appropriate for a total newbie to the topic as well as someone who is well versed in it.

I have to admit that I don't excel at doing that at all!! I just like to get to the point at times and write it as my head thinks it...which means it can come off as very brusque, even though that's not my intention. Could be the German blood in my heritage?

 

[Jerico]

"It can be hard to understand the emotional output of a statement. (<--very dry is that not?)"

Getting your emotional side to show through in an internet post can be challenging for the best of us.(<-- Not so dry anymore)

I've been doing this sort of work for a number of years now, and I've learned that we have to "read the room" in regards to what type of verbiage should be used. For example, a technical board about coding isn't going to be filled with emotion, whereas a board where cancer survivors get together will be.

In my opinion, the latter is more challenging than the former simply due to the emotional output that should be articulated well in order to come across as being genuine. In the former, articulating your technical expertise is all that's needed.

 

[Trinity]

"It can be hard to understand the emotional output of a statement. (<--very dry is that not?)"

Getting your emotional side to show through in an internet post can be challenging for the best of us.(<-- Not so dry anymore)

I've been doing this sort of work for a number of years now, and I've learned that we have to "read the room" in regards to what type of verbiage should be used. For example, a technical board about coding isn't going to be filled with emotion, whereas a board where cancer survivors get together will be.

In my opinion, the latter is more challenging than the former simply due to the emotional output that should be articulated well in order to come across as being genuine. In the former, articulating your technical expertise is all that's needed.

Definitely "read the room"! I think that's what takes some paid posters from mediocre to outstanding! It's so true that different types of sites almost require the emotional support from members and feel offended when it's not supplied. I'm on a huge forum where ladies prefer to have discussions with those they feel are sympathetic to their situations.