The "royal we" has a questionable reputation. According to The American Heritage College Dictionary, it means "the pronoun used by a sovereign . . . to refer to himself or herself."
I'd like to present a new definition of the self-absorbed we. I propose that it means, in contrast,...
In our office and home, we just changed Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Going through the grueling process of understanding the new screen and procedures, I am reminded of three ways to frustrate readers:
Avoid telling readers how to do the essential tasks of their lives. For example, don't tell them...
