Why do cops use such formal language when talking about their jobs, even in relatively informal contexts (like when they're trying to chat someone up or at the dinner table)? Is it a carry-over from the precision needed for police reports? E.g., you say that you "advised my supervisor of his actions".
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Why do cops use such formal language when talking about their jobs, even in relatively informal contexts (like when they're trying to chat someone up or at the dinner table)? Is it a carry-over from the precision needed for police reports? E.g., you say that you "advised my supervisor of his actions".
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