how often do you encounter doublespeak? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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Perhaps this is a cultural thing, but doublespeak seems to be prevalent even in casual conversation

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[-] mojo@lemm.ee 24 points 2 years ago

I assume you mean just subtly mentioning something without outright saying it. That's just a social skill, since some things are better said that way.

[-] socsa@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

On the other hand, equivocation is the bastion of cowards and simpletons.

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