Let's assume you address to person X in some matter.
Since X is very busy, X dislikes it when people waste his/her time with long and unclear messages, i.e. messages full of twists and turns X does not understand.
So, X would appreciate if you could not beat around the bush:
- Keep it short and simple
- Make it clear, concise and coherent
X thanks you for following this approach and is delighted to read your message now.
Note: feel free to use the ideas from this post in your daily activities: e-mails, scientific papers, presenting your ideas to peers etc.