atw: Re: Plain English Technical Writing for Complicated Tasks ...
- From: Bob Trussler <bob.trussler@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:07:39 +1000
Yes, sexist. It assumes that men don't know how to do this job and have to
have it explained in detail, but that women take it in their stride. LOL
Bob T
On 5 August 2012 21:51, Neil Maloney <maloneyn@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> A good example of plain English technical writing for a complicated task:
>
>
> *100% COTTON*. MACHINE WASH WARM. INSIDE OUT WITH LIKE COLOURS. USE ONLY
> NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY MEDIUM. MEDIUM HOT IRON DO NOT IRON PRINT!
>
> ------------------------ OR -------------------------
>
> *GIVE IT TO YOUR WOMAN*. IT'S HER JOB
>
>
> Found at:
>
> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/9124643/Sexist-trousers-spark-Twitter-row.html
>
> Neil.
>
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