Ahhh...the tone is provided by the reader, not the writer!
That's not what I was taught in all those writing and literature courses I took in college...I was taught that writers go to great lengths to ensure their tone and meaning are unambiguous as possible, usually. I was taught that the writer has the responsibility to ensure their meaning and tone (or lack thereof)...
I do know from experience that a tone or meaning mistook can lead to disastrous results in business, lost customers/partners and revenue, etc. Same for relationships with friends, spouses, etc.
So you believe that you are not responsible for how your words are taken?
Kinda detracts from any perceived sincerely in any apologies, etc, imo.
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