The Surprising Advantages of Tolerance for Ambiguity

I once thought there were no advantages of tolerance for ambiguity. Not until I took an introductory course on anthropology.

Ethnography 101, or something to that end.

On day one, the professor asked each of us our favorite words, and I remember (despite the many collegiate memories I have trouble recalling) my word:

Ambiguity.

Start describing your topic in a few words. Make sure to stay concise and include important keywords. Don't be afraid to write shorter sentences. It's common to think that longer sentences sound smarter or more eloquent but in reality, they just make your story harder to follow and understand — just like this one.

Start describing your topic in a few words. Make sure to stay concise and include important keywords. Don't be afraid to write shorter sentences. It's common to think that longer sentences sound smarter or more eloquent but in reality, they just make your story harder to follow and understand — just like this one.