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Re:The Day You Became a Better Writer (2007) by Brajeshwar on Tuesday July 08, 2025 @09:33PM (#44505547)
I weirdly learned this by chance. Most, if not all, Indian languages (as far as I know) are spoken/written in the passive voice. It sounds more respectful that way. Hence, the default way for us Indians is to speak English in the passive voice.

Early on, I forced myself to write and speak in the active voice. Now, I believe, it comes naturally to write or speak English the “right” way.

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