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Weasel words don't improve the advice.



Unless you're council for either party they're not weasel words.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel_word


Just as body language dictates much of our communication, so does tone. I would therefore argue that it does in fact improve communication and therefore advice.


Also, why must we only use the bare minimum language to convey the point? We're not allowed to have fun with words and add some personality? Ok then, direct me to the grey overcoats and I'll join the single-file line of subjugated masses shuffling their way towards death.




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