Stop using the word ‘passenger’, Network Rail tells staff

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grahame

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Re: Stop using the word ‘passenger’, Network Rail tells staff

« Reply #15 on: Today at 08:09:08 »

I get it - poking fun at this document. BUT.

But there IS a clear case for clear speech.

And there is a clear case for helping people who speak to the public know how to ensure that what they say is clear and understandable.


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Re: Stop using the word ‘passenger’, Network Rail tells staff

« Reply #16 on: Today at 09:43:10 »

Quote from: grahame on Today at 08:09:08

.....And there is a clear case for helping people who speak to the public know how to ensure that what they say is clear and understandable.

What you say is absolutely correct.....trouble is stuff like 'pregnant person' does precisely the opposite.


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