I speak to everyone in the language they understand. That isn't being slick. It's being clear
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker explains that speaking someone's language is about clarity, not manipulation.
- In plain terms
- I use words people understand to be clear, not slick.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarity matters more than using complex language.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you explain things clearly?
- Is it better to be clear or sophisticated?
Another view
Adapting language can sometimes look like manipulation.
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