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BE 317: Downplay vs. Play Down? Are They the Same?

Business English from All Ears English

CHAPTER

Mastering Communication Nuances

This chapter explores the strategy of de-emphasizing certain aspects of communication in professional settings, particularly in meetings and interviews. It highlights the importance of presenting strengths over weaknesses, while also addressing grammar differences in hyphen usage between American and British English.

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