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0 pointseschatology3y ago0 comments

> Job market issues aside, don't come across as a dork.

Not disagreeing with you, but I think what constitutes as being a dork depends heavily on the situation (workplace culture, etc.). Writing like a Gen Z doesn't necessarily make one a dork.

I'd argue that the reverse is true: not writing like everyone else (i.e. completely ignoring the so called "Gen Z Netiquette") makes you a dork for being inept at adapting to the new social norm.

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flumpcakes3y ago

> Writing like a Gen Z doesn't necessarily make one a dork.

If a Gen Z can't write basic sentences with basic grammar and punctuation then that shows poor English skills. In the work place setting, as the OP was talking about, this is really important. It also shows lack of awareness or respect or empathy because they can't communicate to their intended audience (colleagues/interviewer) using language appropriate for the setting (a professional work place).

raverbashing3y ago

> completely ignoring the so called "Gen Z Netiquette

True. But I don't do that (quite the opposite, but I don't write like that here, because again, reading the room is important) ;)

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