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[[Nominalisation]] is a good way of softening up declarations which, otherwise, might suggest you have an opinion or have exercised actual judgment. A [[Mediocre lawyer|cautious attorney]], instead of supporting a proposal, might indicate that she is [[supportive]] ''of'' it. Likewise, instead of agreeing with a colleagues contention, she might be ''[[inclined to]]'' agree, thus reserving the right to veer off in a different direction at a later date should expedience require it. | [[Nominalisation]] is a good way of softening up declarations which, otherwise, might suggest you have an opinion or have exercised actual judgment. A [[Mediocre lawyer|cautious attorney]], instead of supporting a proposal, might indicate that she is [[supportive]] ''of'' it. Likewise, instead of agreeing with a colleagues contention, she might be ''[[inclined to]]'' agree, thus reserving the right to veer off in a different direction at a later date should expedience require it. | ||
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