Hi girls 🙋‍♀️ In my career, whenever I documented anything, it needed to be precise and concise. I've written like that from a young age.
Speaking, I can (I think) be descriptive, animated, personable and fun.
I try to reflect that as I post and comment on Susan's Place without making for a long read.  Which can turn some off.  But a dry, short one can be as bad.

I was wondering if it is considered, to any of you, that precise and concise is a style of writing not considered feminine?

Hugs, Jessica

Quote from: Jessica on March 23, 2018, 12:34:38 AM
Hi girls 🙋‍♀️ In my career, whenever I documented anything, it needed to be precise and concise. I've written like that from a young age.
Speaking, I can (I think) be descriptive, animated, personable and fun.
I try to reflect that as I post and comment on Susan's Place without making for a long read.  Which can turn some off.  But a dry, short one can be as bad.

I was wondering if it is considered, to any of you, that precise and concise is a style of writing not considered feminine?

Hugs, Jessica

Hi Jessica!

Personally, I would think it would be dependent on what type of writing you are doing; personal, cordial, reports, complaints, poetry, romance novels.

Additionally, writing style would depend on your audience?

And finally, what the you expect the result to be?

That said, I have never had any issue negative wise with your writings here.

I hope not Jessica.

I have always been precise and told in my writing and speech I have an attention to detail.

Attention to detail should avoid potential misunderstandings.

I think precision may be a good thing providing it does not develop into obsession.

Pamela

It is a natural gift and you have learned to use it. Nothing feminine or masculine about it. I like it and admire those who are  -- to the point. 

I don't have any idea of how much of a premie I was when I was born.  I do know that for some reason my motor skills developed differently and a good example is my handwriting or printing which if your occupation was based on it I'd be a brain surgeon.

That said, up until I think 8th grade my school grades weren't that good because I really don't think the teachers could read what I wrote or printed. 

Then in 8th grade I took a typing class and wham, became a quick and accurate typist.  And over the years that increased.  Two things became apparent over the years also.  One being that my brain works faster than my fingers and occasionally I'll omit a word if I don't proof afterwards.  And secondly, my brain tries to tell me I didn't make any mistakes. 

No such thing as creative report writing allowed

Quote from: herekitten on March 23, 2018, 11:16:38 AM
It is a natural gift and you have learned to use it. Nothing feminine or masculine about it. I like it and admire those who are  -- to the point.

Thank you @herekitten for understanding.  I think you are correct about the feminine/masculine aspect.  I think it can be a learned trait, though I think I've always been like that.  It became fine tuned after my high school senior year where I had Chemistry, Calculus, Physics and Drafting.
Had to figure out a way to get homework done quicker.  The year before in Trigonometry, I received a C because I turned no homework in....aced all the exams, but....

Quote from: Jessica on March 23, 2018, 12:34:38 AM
Hi girls 🙋‍♀️ In my career, whenever I documented anything, it needed to be precise and concise. I've written like that from a young age.
Speaking, I can (I think) be descriptive, animated, personable and fun.
I try to reflect that as I post and comment on Susan's Place without making for a long read.  Which can turn some off.  But a dry, short one can be as bad.

I was wondering if it is considered, to any of you, that precise and concise is a style of writing not considered feminine?

Hugs, Jessica

Not a problem. I also have to write concise and precise reports for work, as does everyone regardless of who they are. It hadn't even occurred to me that wasn't feminine. It's just the standard expected. I do try to inject some personality in it, so it's not dry, but it still needs to meet basic professional standards that represents the client or their situation, or what I'm advocating for/recommending on their behalf.

In personal letters I can go on forever, with all sorts of tangents. It never occured to me that these might be gendered one way or the other either. Or I can be to the point here too if needed.

I wouldn't worry unduly about this.

Okay, soooooooooooooooooooo

Business letters, no xxxx or hearts, unicorns, etc.

Personal, anything goes