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Subject:you vs. From:Katav <katav -at- YAHOO -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 6 Jan 1998 12:08:37 -0800
Re: 'you' < > 'the user'
Mil-Specs discourage use of 'you,' but when a
person MUST be referenced, it is by job title
(e.g. the Flight Officer will ..., the CQ is ...).
May not be 'friendly,' but /I/ think it works
wonders for clarity. (Given the sometimes dangerous
environments, I'll opt for clarity over friendliness
any time.)
==
Katav ( katav -at- yahoo -dot- com )
Who is wise? He who learns from every person;
Who is honored? He who honors others.
(R. Ben Zoma [Avot 4:1])
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