Concise Sentences
Use short sentences
Oliver Wendell Holes says
Speak clearly if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall
Short sentences "Pop"
- Sound More confident
- More concrete
- More memorable
(Bottom line use few words)
Shave words(clutter)
For example.
"What do you recommend we do when we visit the Rhode Island?"
Bad Answer
"Well, let's see. I'd say probably the most amazing place, I mean, it's really just amazing as long as the weather is good, is the beach in Rhode Island, because that's what we're known for and it's not called the Ocean State' for no reason."
Good Answer
"The most amazing place is the beach."
Use Plain English
| Avoid | Use |
|---|---|
| Utilize | Use |
| Problematical | Problem |
| Academia | college |
| Contemplate | Think |
| Commence | Start |
| Terminal | End |
| Example. |
I was reflecting on my position and have altered my perspective on the matter.
Simply means
I changed my mind.