🚫 Never use “everyday language” in the articles.

“Everyday language” (also called conversational language) is the type of language people typically use in casual, informal interactions. It includes:

• Slang: Words or phrases used informally in specific groups (e.g., "cool," "lit," "hang out").
• Colloquialisms: Expressions that are region-specific or culturally common but informal (e.g., "gonna" for "going to").
• Contractions: Shortened forms of words (e.g., "can't," "won't," "didn't").
• Simple phrases or idioms: Phrases that rely on common understanding or familiarity (e.g., "piece of cake" for something easy).
• Pronouns: Informal, conversational pronouns like “you guys” or “everybody.”
• Phrasal verbs: Informal verbs that combine with particles (e.g., "pick up," "turn down," "look after").

✅ Formal and Professional Diction:

Instead of using common slang, informal expressions, or chatty asides, the writer should rely on more polished language. For example, rather than saying: