Here's an idea: If you don't like listening to PA's, bring a pair of earplugs... They're like 69 cents.

It's the Captain's job to make PA's. I've heard people complain about too many, and too few. You can't please everybody.

As far as technical jargon goes, try watching your local weather-bimbo on TV and see how much technocrap she throws in... Most folks don't know the difference between a low pressure system and low pressure tire light in their car, but that doesn't stop Melissa Storm from using language she's used to in her profession. No need to dumb it down for the masses.

Don't sweat the small stuff.