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Better ways to say “In my view”
Three words for "I think."
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"In my view" is business-formal for "I think." Same downside: if the claim is a fact, state it; if it's your judgment, signal that with "I judge" or "I argue."
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
In my view, the risk is acceptable.
After
I judge the risk acceptable.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01I judge formal
explicit evaluation
I judge the risk acceptable.
- 02I argue formal
position with reasoning
I argue the risk is acceptable.
- 03I recommend neutral
advisory
I recommend proceeding.
- 04[delete it] neutral
when reasoning follows anyway
The risk is acceptable because…
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
If you're backing the view with reasons, you don't need to flag it as a view. The reasoning will do it.