> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://omalab.gitbook.io/guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://omalab.gitbook.io/guide/operating-model/language.md).

# Language

> EARLY DRAFT: This section still needs a lot more work before it is ready. Most things here will probably change before it reaches a publishable state.

## Language

Which language we use and how we use it at Audienti.

### Style Guide

*Style and format instructions for official communications, e.g. capitalization and grammar.*

* Company name: "OMAlab, Inc."

#### Tense and Voice

The default tense and voice for written, official copy is **present declarative**. Avoid future tense, and passive, prescriptive, or directive voice.

Good:

Partners touch their noses upon meeting each other.

Avoid:

Partners should touch their noses upon meeting each other. Partners will touch their noses upon meeting each other. The noses of partners are touched upon meeting each other.

### Glossary

See the OMALab [glossary](https://github.com/omalab/guide/tree/636d4d73c33329e68f6c01336d7b55b5a61645e9/GLOSSARY.html)

### Appropriate Communication

Use [NVC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonviolent_Communication) with all partners and members.