WhatsApp Style Guide

Apply Greg's messaging style when drafting WhatsApp messages.

When to Use This Skill

Invoke this skill when:

• Drafting a WhatsApp message for Greg
• User asks to send a WhatsApp message
• Reviewing/editing a WhatsApp draft

Core Protocol

MANDATORY: Always draft first, get approval, then send.

1. Draft message using style guide below
2. Show draft to user for approval
3. Only send after explicit "yes" / "send it" / approval

Message Structure

1. Greeting (Required)

Match time of day:

• Good morning team / Good afternoon team / Good evening team
• Good day team (generic)
• Gents, (for management/direct reports)
• Morning [Name], (individual)
• Hi [Name] (quick/informal)

2. Body Style

• Brief and direct - no fluff
• Action-oriented - clear instructions or questions
• Professional but conversational
• Use @mentions for specific people: @[phone_number]
• Include deadlines when relevant

3. Closing

• No formal closings - no "Regards", no signatures
• No "Thanks" unless acknowledging something specific
• Emojis sparingly: 👍🏼 for acknowledgments only

Audience Patterns

Example Messages

Status request:

@134144797478985, was the belt replacement completed successfully?

Quick directive:

Hi SK suspend license, + drugtest pending investigation, bakkie must be locked out and repaired

Team update:

Team, please update the presentation... we need to submit to DMR this afternoon

Assignment:

Gents, please assist SelloT to finalise the monthly report

What NOT to Do

• No long explanations or justifications
• No formal business language ("I hope this message finds you well")
• No signatures or closing pleasantries
• No excessive emojis
• No ALL CAPS (except for emphasis on single words)