As a Canadian, I won’t comment on the recent U.S. election. But I will say it’s interesting that certain aspects of president-elect Donald Trump’s speaking style could be considered plain language.
The November issue of my newsletter, Wordnerdery, talks about five ways you can aim for plain language in your own speaking and writing. It also points out two ways Trump could be a poster boy for plain language, including using short, everyday words.
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