“If you use a colloquialism or a slang word or phrase, simply use it; do not draw attention to it by enclosing it in quotation marks. To do so is to put on airs, as though you were inviting the reader to join you in a select society of those who know better.” IfsKnowsUseAttentionAirReaderDrawsMarkPhrasesQuotationsSelectInvitingSlangQuotation Marks Book:the elements of style Source: the elements of style
“Avoid fancy words....If you admire fancy words, if every sky is beauteous, every blonde curvaceous, every intelligent child prodigious, if you are tickled by discombobulate, you will have bad time Reminder 14.” IfsChildrenSkyIntelligentAdmireFancyRemindersBlondeBad TimesProdigiousIntelligent Child Author:William Strunk, Jr.
“If you don't know how to pronounce a word, say it loud!” IfsKnowsKnow HowLoudPronunciation Book:the elements of style Source: the elements of style
