Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Jargon shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Jargon offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Jargon at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Jargon? Wrong! If the Jargon is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Jargon then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Jargon? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Jargon and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Jargon wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Jargon then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Jargon site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Jargon, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Jargon, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Jargon is
terminology that relates to a specific activity, profession or group. Much like slang it develops as a kind of shorthand, to express ideas that are frequently discussed between members of a group. In many cases a standard term may be given a more precise or specialized usage among practicioners of a field.
Uses of Jargon
Jargon is used in several fields:
- sports: one can find jargon just by watching a major league baseball broadcast, where commentators compete for the greatest density of technical sport terms and other sport-related metaphors.
- medicine: Particularly in the operating room or under emergency conditions, particular jargons have developed that allow medical professionals to communicate quickly and effectively where common language would take much longer. This kind of jargon is also known as technical terminology.
- information technology and the Internet created many overlapping jargons used by computer scientists, programmers, system architects, nerds, geeks and hackers to communicate. The proper usage of these words is a prerequisite for inclusion in these groups. (See the Jargon File).
- nautical terms are an ancient form of jargon.
- Eurojargon, particularly its administration.
Pitfalls of Jargon
In some cases it is used to distinguish those belonging to a group from those who are not. This is sometimes called "guild" or "insider" jargon. Those unfamiliar with a subject can often be tagged by their incorrect use of jargon. The use of jargon by outsiders is considered by insiders to be audacious, since it constitutes a claim to membership of the insider group. Conversely, since outsiders may not see the reference made via jargon, they are all the more sensitive to its more visible
elitism social framing. Jargon often comes across as pedantic,
nerdy, and divorced from meaning to outsiders.
See also
- Buzzword
- Chinook jargon
- Christianese
- Colloquialism
- Computer jargon or Jargon File
- Corporate jargon
- Jargon code
- Law enforcement jargon
- List of buzzwords
- Mathematical jargon
- Military slang
- Pidgin
- Poker jargon
- Slang
- Sociolinguistics
- Sports Terminology
- Scientology terminology
- Terminology
- Wobbly lingo
External links
- [http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/ Plain English
- LanguageMonitor - Watchdog on contemporary English usage
- GlossaryDirect - searchable directory format of glossaries
- Ursine:Jargon - A wikified version of The Jargon File.
- CorporateJargon.net
Jargon is terminology that relates to a specific activity, profession or group. Much like slang it develops as a kind of shorthand, to express ideas that are frequently discussed between members of a group. In many cases a standard term may be given a more precise or specialized usage among practicioners of a field.
Uses of Jargon
Jargon is used in several fields:
- sports: one can find jargon just by watching a major league baseball broadcast, where commentators compete for the greatest density of technical sport terms and other sport-related metaphors.
- medicine: Particularly in the operating room or under emergency conditions, particular jargons have developed that allow medical professionals to communicate quickly and effectively where common language would take much longer. This kind of jargon is also known as technical terminology.
- information technology and the Internet created many overlapping jargons used by computer scientists, programmers, system architects, nerds, geeks and hackers to communicate. The proper usage of these words is a prerequisite for inclusion in these groups. (See the Jargon File).
- nautical terms are an ancient form of jargon.
- Eurojargon, particularly its administration.
Pitfalls of Jargon
In some cases it is used to distinguish those belonging to a group from those who are not. This is sometimes called "guild" or "insider" jargon. Those unfamiliar with a subject can often be tagged by their incorrect use of jargon. The use of jargon by outsiders is considered by insiders to be audacious, since it constitutes a claim to membership of the insider group. Conversely, since outsiders may not see the reference made via jargon, they are all the more sensitive to its more visible
elitism social framing. Jargon often comes across as
pedantic, nerdy, and divorced from meaning to outsiders.
See also
External links
- [http://www.plainenglish.co.uk/ Plain English
- LanguageMonitor - Watchdog on contemporary English usage
- GlossaryDirect - searchable directory format of glossaries
- Ursine:Jargon - A wikified version of The Jargon File.
- CorporateJargon.net
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