I don't understand it. We've become a society that has become addicted to the sound bite. So much so, that now we communicate in partial sentences and personal shorthand. Grammar, syntax and spelling have fallen by the wayside. For someone who relies heavily on clear communication for my work, this is all rather alarming. I'm seeing this 'laziness' creeping into faxes and e-mails from consultants, clients and contractors. Construction of large buildings is complicated enough and poor communication doesn't make it any easier. In fact it can result in errors and omissions, leading to possible lawsuits for the players.