Professor Harold Reeder was very busy when he received an e-mail by a student who wanted to know when an assignment was due.His short response said,"You can find the due date in your syllabus!" The student interpreted this to mean that the professor didn't want to help the student,so the next time he had a question,he asked another classmate.The professor need not be concerned because his response followed a good communication rule: messages should always be short and concise!

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While messages should be concise, they should also be clear and helpful. The professor's response was not helpful as it did not directly address the student's question or provide guidance, leading to misinterpretation.

Professor Harold Reeder Was Very Busy When He Received an E-Mail