Wrong register or style

One of 72 rules YabLab tracks in Russian writing.

A typical slip

Здорово, препод, как твои дела?

Здравствуйте, профессор, как ваши дела?

The rule

Wrong register or style

Clear style matches the audience, purpose and level of formality while expressing the idea directly and respectfully.

Audience
Choose the right register Vocabulary and forms of address should fit a conversation, report, application or academic text.
Clarity
Make the actor and action visible Prefer concrete words and direct relationships over vague or overloaded phrases.
Respect
Use current neutral language Choose wording that includes people without unnecessary stereotypes or assumptions.

What YabLab does with this mistake

  1. Catches it right as you write — comments, email, docs.
  2. Explains the why in your language, not just the fix.
  3. Helps you practice it until it is gone for good.