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    The document provides tips for using contemporary language when communicating for business purposes. It recommends avoiding outdated expressions, cliches, and profanity which can give messages a dull tone. Instead, writers should use simple, informal words that are readily understood rather than difficult, formal words. Jargon and specialized terminology should also be avoided unless communicating with colleagues in the same specialized field.

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    The document provides tips for using contemporary language when communicating for business purposes. It recommends avoiding outdated expressions, cliches, and profanity which can give messages a dull tone. Instead, writers should use simple, informal words that are readily understood rather than difficult, formal words. Jargon and specialized terminology should also be avoided unless communicating with colleagues in the same specialized field.

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    Use Contemporary Language: - Using Outdated Expressions Will Give Your Message A Dull, Stuffy, Unnatural Tone

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    The document provides tips for using contemporary language when communicating for business purposes. It recommends avoiding outdated expressions, cliches, and profanity which can give messages a dull tone. Instead, writers should use simple, informal words that are readily understood rather than difficult, formal words. Jargon and specialized terminology should also be avoided unless communicating with colleagues in the same specialized field.

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    Use Contemporary Language

    • Using outdated expressions will give


    your message a dull, stuffy, unnatural
    tone.
    Outdated
    Expressions Improvement

    As per your request As you requested

    Very truly yours Sincerely


    • Clichés or overused expressions are
    common in our everyday
    conversations and in business
    messages.

    Cliché Improvement
    Pushed (or stretched) Took a risk or considered
    the envelope a new option

    That sucks! That’s unacceptable/


    needs improvement
    • Eliminating profanity is another
    important way you must adapt your
    language for communicating
    effectively.
    Use Simple, Informal Words

    • Business writers prefer simple,


    informal words that are readily
    understood and less distracting than
    more difficult, formal words.
    Formal Words Informal Words
    terminate end
    procure get
    remunerate pay
    • Jargon, specialized terminology that
    professionals in some fields use when
    communicating with colleagues in the
    same field.

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