RE: Write differently for women?

["Diane Evans" <dianee -at- lockstream -dot- com>]

<snip> ..."On the whole, however, I believe "how to", mechanical, general
business
(actually most) documents should be gender-neutral and follow appropriate
style for the particular industry.  The audience is usually mixed.  Don't
write like a guy or a gal.  Just present the necessary information."

I agree with this assessment.  However, I am reminded of my own family.  I
am the technical person; my husband can use computers well only because of
the behind-the-scenes work that I do for him (setting up shortcuts, icons,
choosing the best software, etc.).  Whenever we go to a computer store,
however, the salesperson generally talks straight to my husband, and ignores
me!

My other gender-non-neutral pet peeve:  I sing tenor, yet music is generally
written for "men's voices" and "women's voices."  Oh, well.....

Diane Evans
Technical Writer
Lockstream












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