Business Writing における“politically correct”の特徴

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The purpose of this paper is to examine some features of politically correct expressions in business writing. Political correctness (PC) is the principle of avoiding language and behavior that may offend particular groups of people, including men, women, people belonging to minorities, senior citizens, people with disabilities. As society and values change, so too does the language. Some traditional forms of business writing are considered politically incorrect and might offend the audience. Therefore, being sensitive to PC is very important to establish a good relationship with the audience. In addition, introducing PC in the workplace may improve the quality of work life.