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


Created 2023-11-11 10:29:34 UTC by Dave Davenport
Updated 2025-01-10 18:19:56 UTC by Leah - RT Proofreader