Plain English

Why write one word when you know lots of words? Why use a short word if you know a longer "more impressive" one? Writers often think that they will make their point more effectively if they use long, difficult words and complex sentences.

In business the opposite is nearly always true: the aim of business writing is to get the message across as quickly and clearly as possible.

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