Why do you use it in passive voice?

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This can be a silly question, but

[1]The employees will be paid a 15-month-salary.
[2]The employees will take a 15-month-salary.

Why do you express it in passive voice, leaving that in active voice?
Is there a special reason? To emphasize that the owner pays for 15-month-salary?

Thank you for your answer in advance.

Avangi · Accepted Answer

Son JamesTo emphasize that the owner pays for 15-month-salary?

Son JamesWhy do you use it in passive voice?

We use the passive voice to avoid having to identify the owner.
The passive structure is more convenient in this case,
and more accurately describes what happens than your #2.

If it's a salary, it comes from the owner by definition.

If this is a special case, involving some kind of group negotiation, then it might be appropriate to "place the employees in the driver's seat." It suggests that the employees have made the decision. (That is, #2.)

Son James · Answer

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