how to communicate with intent
a day ago
- Adapt your message to your audience, explaining concepts at their level of understanding and focusing on concrete impacts.
- Consider your purpose before communicating—whether to inform, persuade, or practice—and tailor your approach accordingly.
- Avoid arguing with people who are unwilling to be convinced; focus on productive discussions.
- Be a good conversational partner by asking probing questions and sharing conversational effort.
- Recognize that infodumping can be awkward or overwhelming; match the level of detail to the listener's interest and knowledge.
- During apologies, avoid infodumping; apologize directly and briefly, if needed, provide limited context without expecting forgiveness.
- Understand that even well-intentioned infodumps cannot prevent all miscommunication; say what you mean and address issues as they arise.
- Communicate with legibility and intent: say what you mean, and if you have nothing to say, stay silent.