Various global regions abbreviate dates differently, which can be very confusing when writing to global business colleagues or customers.
For example, this statement is confusing:
Third quarter production reports are due from all global regions by 2/10/16.
Does 2/10/16 mean:
- February 10, 2016?
- October 2, 2016?
What is the best way to express date formats for a global audience?
There are no firm business grammar rules, but there are logical options. This video will explain: