Jargon and euphemisms

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Do you prefer using specific words and phrases related to your interests, do you find them to help you converse better, or do they confuse you even worse when you're talking to someone?

I tend to use a mixture of hot rod, ,jazz, surfing, bicycling, l33t and tradesmen's lingo when I'm talking to outsiders. Sometimes I overuse mechanic words when I'm talking to a girl, mainly because I want them to know more about their machines and as a way to be inclusive. I do what I can to not give off a pedantic vibe but sometimes I steamroll over people

As a related thing I find that sometimes I have to re-read lines from a motorcycle article 2 or 3 times because they use a new descriptive for brakes or other components that I've not heard before

as an ex-doctor, i avoid medical jargon and try to explain things in plain english.

When in conversation, I think it's perfectly alright to use this jargon, but if you're aware that that the person doesn't know what you're talking about, briefly explain what the term means. Don't omit, but don't fail to offer explanation.

I use specific literal terms in plain English. Jargon, even when i worked, would drive me crazy as i kept trying to figure out what they meant and usually does not translate for the specific item it was referring to. Then i get in trouble for "failure to communicate".

I speak in jargon when I talk with fellow IT techies.

I try to speak normal English to non-techy people.