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How should I write this? Part 2
Q. Can you please differentiate between some of these words and phrases? A. Sure. people/persons/individuals. You would never say persons and individuals in normal conversation, so don’t write them, either. Just remember that people need people. Only human-resources folks and data gatherers … Continue reading
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I’m so forgetful….
“I’m so forgetful, I could hide my own Easter eggs.” I’m collecting humorous examples of forgetfulness. Care to contribute? I used to have a plastic egg-shaped gizmo to put in the pot while boiling eggs. Its color changed, like a home … Continue reading
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How to edit diplomatically
Communication Briefings digested an article I wrote in the Philadelphia Business Journal and produced these tips about editing. Confirm what the writer wants you to edit. Ask, for example: “Should I polish the lead?” “Do you want me to tell … Continue reading
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How should I write this? Part 1
Q. Can you please differentiate between these words and phrases? A. Sure. ATM machine. That phrase is redundant, of course, because ATM stands for automatic teller machine. backward/backwards. Backward, an adjective or adverb, refers to a direction in place or time. Prefer … Continue reading
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Philadelphia speech
Having re-branded myself as WriterPhiladelphia, I consider it my civic duty to share these Philadelphia-isms: Words and pronunciations unique to Philadelphia. For a pronunication guide, watch any Rocky movie. The newer you are to Area Code 215, the more valuable you … Continue reading
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