Re: "always read and follow the instructions"

[Beth Agnew <Beth -dot- Agnew -at- senecac -dot- on -dot- ca>]

To me, "always read and follow the instructions" is one of those life 
lessons akin to "never play cards with a man named Ace" and "always hold 
hands when you cross the street". I don't put any of them in manuals.
--Beth

Milan Davidovic wrote:

>When I see a statement in a manual such as "Always read and follow the
>instructions in this manual"...
>  
>
-- 
Beth Agnew, Professor
Co-ordinator, Technical Communication Program
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
Toronto, ON
416-491-5050 x3133


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