Writing uses both a person’s identity and their authority. Knowing who you are in writing helps to define your own voice so it can shine through in your writing rather than someone else’s voice. Whereas having that authority helps to sound convincing to all those who read what you write. Without either of these the audience won’t have a clear idea of who is writing. They also won’t feel convinced or compelled to acknowledge what is being said in text.
At one point or another we have all been in Alan’s shoes when it comes to starting a new place of employment. For most it doesn’t take long to adapt to the new work environment. Others it’s a hard task to adapt and just like Alan they end up leaving the job.
Working at daycare for over eight years I have seen many people like Alan come and go just as fast as they got here. Being able to adapt to the ways we communicate either verbally or through the many emails and memos doesn’t always fair well with people. Most of the “Alan” type workers do feel entitled and act like they know everything. This doesn’t go well when they try to communicate with parents. The parents are often confused by what they are sent and need even further clarification. They use slang and words that shouldn’t be used when communicating with parents in regards to their children.
Personally I have gotten a new promotion at work. I still teach my students in the classroom but I also work in the administration office. While I do have a vast amount of knowledge in proper communication with parents it’s now on a different level from being in the classroom to the office. The lexis used in a classroom to parents is different from that used in the office. There’s a bridge between what can be sent out and what can’t be sent out.
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