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My Chef's Kitchen Is Full of Trash Items.

My Chef's Kitchen Is Full of Trash Items.

Authors :
Cronin, Brenda
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 9/19/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article discusses the use of inflated language and jargon in the airline and real estate industries. The author criticizes the euphemisms, puffery, and fantasy used by these industries to manipulate and deceive customers. Examples include airlines using terms like "remain comfortably seated" instead of acknowledging uncomfortable seating, and real estate agents using terms like "chef's kitchen" and "primary suite" to make properties sound more appealing. The author questions whether this language evolution is an improvement or regression, and suggests that social media and reality television may contribute to the problem. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
179710101