Brief 13: Ross Gubermann on Plain and Simple Language
Ross Guberman reminds us of the importance of using simple language to convey complex information, and demonstrates how plain words can still be interesting.
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Brief 13: Ross Gubermann on Plain and Simple Language
May 25, 2022
Ross Guberman reminds us of the importance of using simple language to convey complex information, and demonstrates how plain words can still be interesting.
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