I think that writing, specifically formal business writing, requires that the writer exercise care in his or her choice of words. Understanding the writer's basic point or getting the gist of the message may be adequate in informal writing. I believe that formal writing demands greater precision. Searching for the perfect word to convey the writer's exact meaning may be warranted. Using the precise word does not necessarily violate my notion of simplicity in writing.
Euphemisms typically whitewash unbecoming corporate practices.
They are easily seen through by the average person and do little, if anything, improve the reader's understanding of the document. Finally, business writing seems to observe certain stylistic conventions. These conventions may vary slightly from business to business, but are basically the same across the United States. Through this exploration, I see that there are other elements of good usage I could have examined, but chose not to. A variety of advice on writing is available, but there is not one definitive rule or even one handbook to which a writer must strictly adhere.