In the workplace, unless necessary avoid negative statements. Especially when expressing your intentions to the public, euphemisms are very useful as the same idea can mean 2 different things when expressed differently.
So whenever you want to say something, stop and think from a different perspective. How can you make a negative to a positive? Is there anyway to convey the message in a better way?
For Example,
Version 1: Well the purpose of this study is to revise the criteria so we can get more applicants.
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Version 2: The purpose of this study is to evaluate our criteria for the possibility of making the program more attractive to applicants.
The first version hints at the notion that the number of applicants are less than desirable, and we are trying to get more applicants. The second version does not hint that there is any problem but rather, the study is conducted to enhance the program.
And who are the best people with their way of words? We all know...
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