“Plain English Makes You Sound Less Professional.”

“I’ve been hearing this for over 25 years. And it’s wrong”, I often say in my training sessions.

The myths always sound the same:
❌ Complex words prove expertise.
❌ Jargon builds credibility.
❌ Plain English is boring.
❌ People don’t want it simple.
❌ Nuances will be lost.

But the truth looks different:
If people can’t follow you, they won’t remember you.
If they feel excluded, they won’t trust you.
And if it’s boring, it’s not the words — it’s you.

Plain English doesn’t mean “dumbing something down.”
It’s smart, respectful and essential in global business.

Do you want people to listen, remember and act?
Then stop hiding behind complexity.
Make it understandable.

I experience it daily: those who communicate clearly get through. 

💬 What do you think? Simple or complex?