Mike this is so true. Realising the actually proportion of what others understand is quite embarrassing. Great share, thank you.

Thanks Mike

We always need to keep in mind that our websites and its content (written or visual) are for our targeted audience.

Terrific graphic Mike, worth printing and putting on my desk. This should be a constant reminder to think in terms of the READER !

Good thoughts my friend !

Great graphic again Mike :)

Then you add Dyslexia or ADHD and message and spoken is...

I have Dyslexia and my husband has ADHD.

We read minds, so that helps. Lol

Thanks Mike for this diagram. Will come in hand to show him.

Sharon

Yep. I agree. I have this problem. What I think and then say is already 2 different things. Then comes the surprise on the face opposite me and I know instantly my thoughts got lost in translation :)

Thanks Mike

I really thinking about that Mike. I will be researching on what my audience understands and how I will know they do.

We slide into idioms so easily, and I've become aware on a few occasions that people don't always understand. :)