: Re: How do I get rid of the tic of paired adjectives, predicates, etc.? In technical writing, I have a tic of writing in pairs. Some examples from a recent piece: "When you speak, be sure to

Try expanding the adjectives into more fleshed-out clauses. That will keep them from being right next to each other and creating that "X and Y" structure that you're noticing, as well as allowing you the chance to more fully explore the shades of meaning that you say is your intent.

"When you speak, be sure to be clear and concise."

When speaking, take care to explain your points fully while not sacrificing brevity.

"Face to face conversation is personal and private."

Face to face conversations not only increase privacy, when that is a concern, but also create a personal connection that is lost through electronic communication.

"Great communicators know how to provide the right degree of guidance and structure.

While a good communicator can guide their audience to a particular conclusion, a great communicator will also provide a structured framework of thinking to allow the audience to reach that same conclusion on their own.

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