Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Toward a Gentler, Non-Violent Language

I'm trying to reform.  Instead of "aiming at a target," I now "work toward a goal."  Instead of "warring with my competitors," I "adversely interact with them."  Instead of 'picking out the gun and the bullets that are right for the target" I "select the implements appropriate for the job." 

Improvement?  Well, no, but it does sound more civilized, more peaceful. 

Which is all a way of saying that it puts readers/listeners to sleep sooner.

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