> [!tldr] Jargon (& acronyms) are a defense mechanism. Speak plainly. Jargon can be a defense mechanism. You throw it up when you're presenting to someone at a higher level in order to appear smart and in the know. You come across as more intelligent if you can avoid jargon and speak plainly. > [!tip] You come across sounding smarter when you use simpler words. **** # More ## Source - Mark Cuban ## Related - [[Feynman Technique]]