Plain Language Doesn’t Mean Dumbing Down
Many people believe that plain language equals simplifying the language to a very low level. This is untrue. Plain language means using language and formatting that allows the reader to get the message after one read because the document is clear, concise, and specific.
To achieve a plain language document, use the following strategies:
• Avoid bulk phrases and long openings.
Why Wine Can’t Compliment a Meal!
Why not you ask? Because if your wine compliments the meal, it means that your wine is praising your meal!
Be aware of the spelling of these two words: complement and compliment. The meanings of these two words are very different.
Go Ahead and Start a Sentence with the Word “Because”!
Hands up everyone who was taught that you can’t start a sentence with the word because. Ah, thought so – many of you were taught that “rule”.
The most used and respected style guides support the use of because at the beginning of a sentence.