RE: LONG - A colloquial writing style?

["Chad LaCroix" <chad -at- architext-usa -dot- com>]

Hi John,

Just an aside that is somewhat related to your question.

Take caution when using this style of writing if your content is
translated/localized into multiple foreign languages.  The increased word
count as well as the possibility of having to edit out culturally specific
"norms" can drive up your costs more than you may think.

HTH (a little)

Best,

Chad

> For example, we TWs typically write:
>
> Note: Do not press the Panic button unless you are
> encountering an actual emergency.
>
> Are any of you writing more like this:
>
> Pressing the Panic button will draw the attention of
> emergency responders and your company's CEO, so you
> might want to think twice before doing that.


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