Using idioms in documents for an international audience is ________.
A) advisable, because it helps the readers learn a bit of the writer's culture, which will smooth out future interactions
B) advisable, because it will make the readers feel that the writer trusts their intercultural experience
C) unadvisable, because those who didn't grow up in the writer's culture might not understand the idioms' meanings
D) unadvisable, because idioms are informal expressions, and there is no room for informality in technical writing

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Using idioms in documents for an international audience can cause confusion as idioms are culturally specific and may not be understood by those who didn't grow up in the same culture. It is better to stick to clear and concise language that can be easily understood by all readers, regardless of their cultural background.

Using Idioms in Documents for an International Audience Is ________