Accentuate the positive

Subject: Accentuate the positive
From: Mark Levinson <mark -at- CRABAPPLE -dot- BITNET>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 1994 10:50:56 IST

Bonni and others have suggested rewrites that begin
with "Be sure" (see below). Is this really any better than
the "Do not" approach with base substituted for feet?

** Conventional wisdom says people understand affirmative
instructions better than negative instructions.
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