4. Be careful of localized or culturally-specific idioms or expressions
Sometimes, common metaphors only apply to people from a specific culture or class.
E.g. ātaking a leaf out of someoneās page," ātake the ball and run with it," āsee the light," etc., are common sayings in North America.
However, these idioms may sound confusing to people who havenāt heard them before and those who come from different parts of the world.
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For consideration
Avoid popular localized speak that excludes people from other cultures or regions.
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Suggested approaches
Use plain language that accommodates people from diverse cultural backgrounds by considering if a commonly used expression may be unfamiliar to some employee groups.