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by pvillano 105 days ago
Here are a few more scrutiny-deflecting phrases

* just: "Just rewrite it in Rust"

* simply: "To win at Jenga, simply remove one block from the bottom and put it on top."

* should: "We shouldn't have to wait"

I hate "should" the most because it can mean obligation, expectation, recommendation, or ideal. Any time you find yourself using "should", you should(I recommend) substitute something more specific

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This mirrors my personal list very closely. I don't mind "it turns out" or "to be honest", but "just" and "should" I feel are often used to manipulate someone into agreeing.