Business Communication 9th Edition by Amy Newman

Exercise 15

Use inclusive language.
Revise the following sentences to eliminate biased language.
a. The mayor opened contract talks with the union representing local policemen.
b. While the salesmen are at the convention, their wives will be treated to a tour of the city's landmarks.
c. Our company gives each foreman the day off on his birthday.
d. Our public relations director, Heather Marshall, will ask her young secretary, Bonita Carwell, to take notes during the president's speech.
e. Neither Mr. Batista nor his secretary, Doris Hawkins, had met the new family.