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Phrases and Patterns to Avoid in LLM Outputs

Language & Tone Issues

Avoid these phrases:

• "serves/stands as a testament to"
• "plays a vital/significant role"
• "underscores its importance"
• "continues to captivate"
• "leaves a lasting impact"
• "watershed moment"
• "key turning point"
• "rich cultural heritage/history"
• "breathtaking," "must-visit," "must-see"
• "stunning natural beauty"
• "enduring/lasting legacy"
• "rich cultural tapestry"

Avoid these patterns:

• Starting responses with praise ("Great question!", "Fascinating topic!")
• Excessive use of "moreover," "furthermore," "in addition," "on the other hand"
• Phrases like "it's important to note/remember," "no discussion would be complete without"
• Summary conclusions ("In summary," "In conclusion")
• "Not only... but also" constructions
• Collaborative language ("I hope this helps," "Certainly!", "Would you like...")

Formatting Issues to Avoid

• Title case in section headings (use sentence case)
• Excessive boldface for emphasis
• Emoji decorations (🔴, 📍, etc.)
• Markdown formatting (**, __, etc.) when not appropriate
• Spaced em dashes ( — ) instead of unspaced (—)
• Curly quotes/apostrophes ("..." ') instead of straight ("..." ')
• Improper list formatting with bullet characters (•, -, –)

Content Patterns to Avoid

• Over-emphasizing symbolism and cultural significance
• Promotional/editorializing language
• Restating/summarizing paragraph ideas at the end
• Including meta-commentary about being an AI
• Fill-in-the-blank templates ([Subject Name], [Your Name])
• Date format inconsistencies (check regional conventions)

Technical Artifacts to Avoid

• Code artifacts like citeturn0search0, contentReference[oaicite:0]
• UTM tracking parameters (?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• Broken wikicode or improper template usage
• "As of my last knowledge update" disclaimers
• "As an AI language model" self-references

Best Practices

• Write in clear, direct prose without excessive ornamentation
• Use neutral, encyclopedic tone
• Avoid redundant emphasis and symbolic interpretation
• Skip flattery and get straight to the content
• Maintain consistent formatting throughout
• Use proper citation and reference formats for the platform