by cityworks | Jul 26, 2013 | Interviews, Slang
Slang: the stepchild of language that too often gets dealt a bad hand. It is fun, lively and full of character but maybe its wild side is what threatens the traditionalists who are quick to criticize it. Like fashion, slang has its season. What is trendy today may...
by cityworks | Jul 18, 2013 | Interviews, Jargon
Have you ever left your doctor’s office feeling confused after a visit? Perhaps the doctor’s explanation of your diagnosis or recommended course of treatment went right over your head? You are not alone. Unfortunately many people don’t understand...
by cityworks | Jul 10, 2013 | Jargon and Acronyms, Commentary
This month we are moving from word choice to looking at words and phrases we are often told to avoid. We are diving into the world of slang, jargon and acronyms. These words provide character and animate conversations. You can learn a lot about a person by listening...
by cityworks | Jul 3, 2013 | Word Choice, Commentary
In the past month, the Collaborative Services blog talked about words and word choice. Obviously, as professional communicators, we’re big on words. But words by themselves are just tools. The best screwdriver in the world can’t accomplish anything by itself. It...
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