From 5364d0078ad694e3cf7046d0bdd555dc819329f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Benjamin=20Melan=C3=A7on?= Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2022 21:29:20 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] More following Micky's rule of no contractions --- content-style-guide.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content-style-guide.md b/content-style-guide.md index f425410..8818c3f 100644 --- a/content-style-guide.md +++ b/content-style-guide.md @@ -128,13 +128,14 @@ Here are a few key elements of writing Agaric's voice. For more, see the Grammar ## Writing About People -We write the same way we build software: with a person-first perspective. Whether you’re writing for an internal or external audience, it is important to write for and about other people in a way that’s compassionate, inclusive, and respectful. Being aware of the impact of your language will help make Agaric a better place to work and a better steward of our values in the world. In this section we will lay out some guidelines for writing about people with compassion, and share some resources for further learning. +We write the same way we build software: with a person-first perspective. Whether you are writing for an internal or external audience, it is important to write for and about other people in a way that is compassionate, inclusive, and respectful. Being aware of the impact of your language will help make Agaric a better place to work and a better steward of our values in the world. In this section we will lay out some guidelines for writing about people with compassion, and share some resources for further learning. ### Age -Don’t reference a person’s age unless it’s relevant to what you’re writing. If it is relevant, include the person’s specific age, offset by commas. -The CEO, 16, just got her driver’s license. -Don’t refer to people using age-related descriptors like “young,” “old,” or “elderly.” +Do not reference a person's age unless it is relevant to what you are writing. If it is relevant, include the person's specific age, offset by commas. +The CEO, 16, just got her driver's license. + +Do not refer to people using age-related descriptors like “young,” “old,” or “elderly.” ### Ability