system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5: Why is essay writing stressed so much in school when there is little practical use for it in the work force?
gpt
Being able to properly express yourself is extremely important in the real world. You might not be required to write an essay...but there may be project reports, task documentation, or regular record keeping. Heck, even business email is an important medium where you'll have to use proper writing techniques. And if the essay requires a little critical thinking, so much the better.