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Lost in translation...

Mary Hutchinson


All professions develop their own phraseology, their own argot, often as an attempt at clarity and consistency of terminology when communicating with a client. However, what is clear and accepted language to a professional may not carry the same meanings to a client, leaving room for misunderstanding and possible safety issues.
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