[a date change] or [a change in our next meeting date]

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[a date change] or [a change in our next meeting date]

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(1) Jack told me about a date change for our next meeting.

(2) Jack told me about a change in our next meeting date.

Most of my non-native English speaking friends think "a date change" sounds odd and (2) is better. I don't understand why. Please help me. Thank you.
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Re: [a date change] or [a change in our next meeting date]

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