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Avoid jargon

Use simple, positive language


Do say: Selected like a jury and then sorted to reflect the population
Don't say: Sortition/stratified sampling

Do say: A group of people that reflects the diversity of our society
Don't say : Demographically representative

Do say: Informed conversation / honest conversation / finding common ground / listening to each other / learning from each other / working through differences
Don't say: Discussion / deliberation / debate / consultation

Do say: Brave / courageous (decisions)
Don't say : Radical