>> Avoid using specialized or technical terms without defining them. >I try to do this even when speaking to technical individuals. It may make things more ver

>> Avoid using specialized or technical terms without defining them. >I try to do this even when speaking to technical individuals. It may make things more verbose but I appreciate it when others simplify as much as possible. It's immensely helpful to do this, especially in technical settings. The problem is that a lot of engineers won't ask out of shame of not knowing the jargon. By using plain language they don't need to be embarrassed and your communication is much more effective.