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Partner. Spouse. This seems easy. edit: "it's just a joke" - please re-read OP. 5 to 6 syllables is too many? Why aren't you saying WAF (PAF) if that's a co

• dijit 3y ago
  I'd probably say "would it be wife-approved?" or some other thing given the context of looking at a device that is hideous and not in-line with my girlfriends intended aesthetic of the home. But an additional syllable is indeed enough friction here, and if you think it's not then that's fine: but it is. Please understand me here, I'm not arguing or fighting with you: it's not something you can argue rationally, it's something subliminal that all humans will do and I'm trying to point it out. It's a form of lossy optimisation in our brains, we will always choose phrases that roll off the tongue better. This is the science of soundbites, and how they are weaponised in marketing for populist political agendas.
  • crtasm 3y ago
    I hear you and that makes sense for speech, but let's come back to the fact that this thread begins with a guide put online for anyone interested in the subject to read. Ease of saying a phrase out loud has less importance for written communication and there's a difference between speaking about one's own specific situation and generalising that to tips for your entire audience.