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Re: against "we"

Subject: Re: against "we"
From: Kelly Burhenne <burhennk -at- SMTPGW -dot- LIEBERT -dot- COM>
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 17:29:20 EST

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Mark wrote:
> Rather than "we recommend" I try to use an imperative, or "you
> should."

I avoid using "should" in my writing whenever possible :) Instead of
either of these, just give them the verb with the "you" implied.

e.g.,
"We recommend" opening the cabinet before....
"You should" open the cabinet before....

Change to:
Open the cabinet before....

FWIW,
-Kelly Burhenne
burhennk -at- liebert -dot- com
Columbus, OH

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