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What characteristics should be avoided in formal writing?

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Avoid euphemisms; be straightforward.

Replace neologisms with more commonly accepted words.

Avoid slang and colloquialisms.

Avoid unnecessary buzzwords which add no meaning to a sentence.

Avoid offensive words, phrases, clauses, avoid using an informal tone.

Replace expletives* with specific, active verbs.

Do not use first-person pronouns ("I," "me," "my," "we," "us," etc.). ...

Avoid addressing readers as "you." ...

Avoid the use of contractions. ...

Avoid nonstandard diction.

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