BE 307: Don’t Have Specifics? How to Stay General in English at Work
Business English from All Ears English
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Understanding Placeholders in English Communication
This chapter explores the significance of using 'XYZ' as a generic placeholder for unknown or unimportant company names in English dialogue. The discussion highlights the clarity it provides compared to other arbitrary combinations of letters, as well as parallels to phrases like 'this and that' in informal communication.
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