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Communicate in paragraphs rather than sentences

Stuart333

I saw this mentioned online a while ago, but it seems to be true. It seems to be a common trait.

I've always tended to provide lengthy and complete answers to questions unless I stop myself.

Over the years at work I have been trying to make communications more succinct. People don't tend to appreciate the detail, explanation and background surrounding a point. Although it is often needed. The details are what matters to avoid problems later.

I never understood twitter when it originally had a 160 character limit. How could you say something useful in so few words.

I've noticed quite a few posts here are also fuller. This is not a criticism, just an observation that illustrates the point.

I don't mind it, in fact I like it. I always thought it showed you had something to say and had thought about it.

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  • Whilst some users here certainly tend to post longer / wordier replies than others, using paragraphs rather than sentences (ie using more words rather than fewer) isn't recognised as a universal autistic trait.

    According to the NAS, available evidence instead supports a tendency to the opposite:

    "Evidence suggests that, in comparison to non-autistic people, autistic people might:

    • Use more direct language, or less unnecessary or ambiguous language (sometimes interpreted as being ‘blunt’)
    • Use more formal, precise and technical speech"

    NAS - Autism and communication

  • in reply to Bunny

    Those two points are absolutely, 100%, me! 

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