Identify all the problems with the email that may cause a misunderstanding or co

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Identify all the problems with the email that may cause a misunderstanding or confusion for a non-native English speaker who is not familiar with American slang. Explain how the the language in the email is problematic, be specific with examples.

Rewrite the email with direct and simple wording, removing all the slang, to make it easier for the supplier to understand.

Email:

Dear Zhen,

Because of the on-again/off-again haggling with one of our clients, we have been putting off writing to you. We are so turned off by their shoddy swag, the excuses they made up, and the way they put down some of our customers. Since we have a good name to keep up, we have decided to take the bull by the horns and see if you would be interested in bidding on the contract for spare parts.

By playing ball with us, you are sure to score big with your products. So please give it your best shot and fire off your price list ASAP. We will need it by 2/10 if you are able to be in the running. Holler back at me.

Thanks!

Explanation / Answer

Slangs can be defined as informal words generally used in speech than in writing that is restricted to a particular group of population.

In the above letter a lot of usage of slangs is seens This might confuse Aaron native English speakers who isn't familiar with these slangs. Following are the problems with the letter(slangs and their actual meaning)

All these words used in the letter are slangs which are difficult for a nonnnative English speaker to understand. For example the word on again off again which means discontinuous or inconsistent relationship might be difficult for a non native speaker to understand. Haggling means bargaining or negotiating continuously.

The corrected email is as follows:

Dear Zhen,

Because of the inconsistent and discontinuous negotiation with one of our clients, we have been putting off writing to you. We are so disappointed by their poor quality services, the excuses they made up, and the way they put down some of our customers. Since we have a good name to keep up, we have decided to directly confront the situation and see if you would be interested in bidding on the contract for spare parts.

By working with us, you are sure to score big with your products. So please give it your best shot and send the price list as soon as possible. We will need it by 2nd October if you are able to successfully be in the competitive market. Kindly respond back.

Thanks!

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