I wouldn’t dare defile Douglas Adam’s memory by not mentioning that you should keep a towel with you at all times, but my second contender is a surprisingly short three-parter:

  1. never lie.
  2. never tell the whole truth.
  3. never pass up a chance to use a real bathroom.
  • Joshi@aussie.zone
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    10 months ago

    If you don’t have time to do something right what makes you think you have time to do it twice?

    Respect other people’s time. When dealing with a busy person in a professional context;

    • Emails should be as short as possible while still conveying the needed information, don’t make a busy person excavate the relevant info from somewhere near the middle of the fifth paragraph.
    • Whenever possible phrase a question in a way that can be answered in one word.
    • Sockenklaus@sh.itjust.works
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      10 months ago

      Whenever possible phrase a question in a way that can be answered in one word.

      That’s a good one! I would also add: When asked a question, determine whether this question can be properly answered in one word. If possible do it!

      This is particularly directed at my wife 💋

    • InternetPerson@lemmings.world
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      10 months ago

      When dealing with a busy person in a professional context;

      • Emails should be as short as possible while still conveying the needed information, don’t make a busy person excavate the relevant info from somewhere near the middle of the fifth paragraph.
      • Whenever possible phrase a question in a way that can be answered in one word.

      Not a fan of this. Feels like a result of over-optimization in a capitalistic, profti-driven society.

      We are humans. Not machines. So treat each other like that. If you like to write a couple of more words to express yourself or some issue in a way that feels representing, go for it. Doesn’t mean to escalate this into a novel, but it’s fine to take a pause and talk more.