Wordy and unclear writing makes it difficult for your reader to understand your message. During the revision process, revise for clarity by dropping clich$$s$,$ avoiding slang and buzzwords, rescuing buried verbs, and controlling exuberance.

Which of the following are clich$$s that should be dropped from your business messages? Check all that apply.

Best regards

First and foremost

Good to go

Below the belt

Which of the following sentences use slang or buzzwords? Check all that apply.

We should provide value$-$added services.

I$$m sorry I forgot about the conference call; that was an epic fail on my part!

Sales increased last quarter.

If he thinks that strategy will boost sales, he$$s cray$-$cray.

The company has felt the effect of the paradigm shift.