You may think there is no connection or relevance between constructing email messages with grammatically correct sentences and conducting the functions of a competent businessperson. However, your clients may disagree.
In order for customers to buy your products or use your services, they must have confidence in your abilities. Using proper grammar is important to make a positive impression.
The same can be said for internal correspondence within a corporation. Coworkers in other departments may not know anything about the work you do, but they may know English grammar. And, they may be quick to point out when you dont use that English grammar properly.
Since space prohibits a lengthy discussion on proper grammar, the following is a brief discussion of one common grammatical problem. Watch for these errors when composing your email messages.
Fewer or Less
Determining whether to use the word fewer or the word less can be tricky. Here are two techniques to help.
1. Quantifiable Method
One technique is called the quantifiable method. Ask yourself if you can count the individual items (e.g., apples, paper clips,...