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Tip # 196: Use plain English...

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Tip # 196: Use plain English even on technical subjects.

For example:

Stiff English:

Given the strategic significance of our telecommunication infrastructure, our fault tolerance to local loop failure left a lot to be desired.

Plain English:

If the network goes down, the company goes belly up.

Here's a question from one of my readers. Please comment:

"I was wondering if you could tell me when is it appropriate to use advice and advise.... I can read the description in the dictionary, but each time I want to write please advise... I clam up and write please let me know.... I understand these words as:

1. We need advice regarding the school for disabled children.

2. Can you please advise what is the best disabled school for children?

Am I correct? Thanks, Connie Dobal"

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