Quote of the day by Ho Chi Minh: 'Write in such a way that you can be understood by both the young and the old, by men as well as women' and why simple words have the power to change the world
- 'Write in such a way that you can be readily understood'In 1962, a team of structural engineers faced a serious problem at the newly built international terminal of an American airport.
- The signs guiding passengers to baggage claim, exits, and customs were filled with complicated official language.
- Tourists got lost, children became separated from their parents, and elderly travelers struggled to understand the technical words.
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- 'Write in such a way that you can be readily understood'In 1962, a team of structural engineers faced a serious problem at the newly built international terminal of an American airport.
- The signs guiding passengers to baggage claim, exits, and customs were filled with complicated official language.
- Tourists got lost, children became separated from their parents, and elderly travelers struggled to understand the technical words.
Sources: Times of India