Ever come across the term TLDR and wondered what it means? In this video, JoyGenea, an International Neurodiversity Coach, explains TLDR (“too long; didn’t read”) and how it relates to communication, especially for neurodiverse individuals. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by long emails or text messages, you’re not alone!
Learn how to:
• Understand the TLDR acronym and how it applies to your communication style
• Use AI summaries to make long texts more manageable
• Develop empathy for different communication styles, especially written ones
• Leverage technology to support clearer, easier communication
If you’re struggling with lengthy messages, don’t get frustrated—this video will help you navigate the world of written communication more effectively. Be kind to yourself, embrace technology, and let’s make communication easier for everyone!
Transcription:
Have you heard the term TLDR? Well, if you haven’t and you’re neurodiverse, you are going to laugh when I explain this. TLDR stands for “too long; didn’t read.” It typically relates to emails, but it can now also relate to text messages. I will fully confess, a week ago I sent one of the longest text messages, but it was to some buddies that never open email, and I really did need to communicate some very important data that was going on. Nonetheless, it does not excuse the fact that I do avoid trying to create anything that somebody might have to scroll through when they’re reading it or use an AI summary just to figure out exactly how best to respond or what in the heck we’re trying to say.
So, with that in mind, if you feel that way often, it’s okay. Know that there’s an acronym for it—TLDR—and you’re just fine. And sometimes, it’s okay to use a little AI summary if somebody’s best form of communication is the written word and they do send very detailed emails or text messages. Don’t get angry, don’t get frustrated, and don’t avoid it. It’s just their form of communication. You want people to understand you, and you also need to bring that same empathy and compassion to other people. Be grateful for the time and age that we live in; the technology is there to help support you. This is easy. You’ve got it. I know it because I can do it, and you can do it too when it comes to this one.
So, don’t avoid your email. Understand that there is the possibility some people communicate very heavily with the written word, and there are great tools to help you with that.
I’m JoyGenea, International Neurodiversity Coach, and I’m so glad you stopped in for a nice tip. Bye now!