Who should never use jargon?
A) a judge telling a witness how to testify
B) a surgeon giving orders to her staff
C) a plumber ordering parts from a supply store
D) a coach telling a quarterback what play to use
Answer: A
Explanation: Jargon is acceptable among individuals who are familiar with the same system. Thus, surgeons and staff, plumbers and parts clerks, and coaches and quarterbacks operate within the same system so they can indulge in jargon. A judge communicating with a witness who is not part of the legal system should avoid jargon and stick to clear, direct, simple language.
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