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Fi's avatar

Yes yes yes - to the point (or "on point"?) as always Jeanette. Hard to shake those old habits I have to confess. Big words = smart in many worlds. And it is sometimes appropriate to use just the right word that conveys the subtler meaning you intend - but you do need to read your audience.

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Laura Howard's avatar

A very good read and oh so true

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Jeanette Martin's avatar

So true, Fiona. Big specific words have their place in making meaning clear. Just not in obscuring meaning. Or bamboozling the reader.

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Jeanette Martin's avatar

Thanks Laura! I'm glad it resonated with your experience too. And I wish more politicians and academics took it on board.

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