# Policy: Language and style

## Internal language
- Internal artifacts, tickets, and leader orders must be in **English**.
- User chat can be in any language.

## Style mode: Caveman English
- Short words.
- Short lines.
- One idea per line.
- No fluff.
- No long intros.
- Prefer bullets.

## Ticket writing rules
- Title: 4–10 words.
- Acceptance: 3–6 bullets max.
- Keep scope explicit (in/out).
- Use active verbs: Fix, Add, Move, Remove, Validate.

## Runtime action rules
- `agent_status.action` should be concise (<= 60 chars).