BREVITY.

Business letters should be brief and to the point. The best letter

states clearly all the facts in the fewest words. Brevity is not

inconsistent with a long letter, as so much may need to be said as

to require a long letter, but all repetitions, lengthy statements and

multiplication of words should be avoided. Use short sentences, and

make every word mean something. Short sentences are more forcible, and

more easily understood or remembered, than long drawn out utterances.

Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 · 第 77 / 239 题