Wow Air shutdown shows why “you’re screwed” is passive voice
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Wow Air shutdown shows why “you’re screwed” is passive voice

Without warning, the Icelandic airline Wow Air has suspended all its flights while seeking additional financing. There is no better illustration of how companies use passive voice to evade blame than its message to passengers. By writing in the passive voice, Wow Air makes it sound as if this is some unfortunate and unforeseen circumstance…