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my use of words remains on somewhat of a level that the people one is conversing with can understand
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That method of conversing was taught in the police academy way back when I was a rookie. And the guy I considered the best English professor in college said it's usually best to "write" like the Reader's Digest; 9th grade level. Talking and writing in that manner provides the best chance of there being no misunderstanding.