Explain Why It Is Important to Choose the Right Level

question 45

Essay

Explain why it is important to choose the right level of formality for a message, and give examples of a situation when you would use a more formal style and a situation when you would use a less formal style.

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Definitions:

Incompetence

A lack of ability, skill, or qualification to perform a task or job effectively and efficiently.

Disrespect

The act of showing a lack of courtesy, consideration, or valuation towards someone or something.

Cultural Competency

Possessing the skill to grasp, respect, and communicate with people who have cultural or belief system backgrounds unlike one's own.

Written Language

The representation of spoken language through the use of symbols or characters for communication in a tangible form.