Description

(scenario)

Scenario 2:

Jana works in a long-term care facility that cares for all types of patients. Jana receives emails from multiple co-workers throughout the day, but today she received the following email from Sean:

Hi Jana,

I noticed that I DIDN’T receive your monthly report yesterday. I NEED to get it as soon as possible TODAY so that I can finish the final report.

Thanks, Sean

(Prompts)

  • Explain how Jana might perceive the tone of this email.
    • Would she feel that Sean is yelling at her or angry?
    • Would she feel that Sean is expressing urgency in the matter?
  • Based on your discussion above, do you perceive Sean’s tone to be appropriate or inappropriate?
  • As a manager, if you had an employee approach you about their discomfort over the tone of the email, explain how you would address the use of capitalization in an email.