Jonathan PriceIf you'd blush saying something in person, don't write it.
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Think about the way in which you would speak a particular idea in person. Would you say it out loud? If you would, then you should write it down. Otherwise, it is probably best if you don't write it at all.
Source: Put That In Writing
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