Here's a list of "TRY SAYING" new phrases so that proper exchange of ideas
can continue in an effective manner in the office, without risk of offending
our more "sensitive " coworkers...
TRY SAYING:
Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF:
And when the hell do you expect me to do this?
TRY SAYING:
I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF:
No stinking way.
TRY SAYING:
Really?
INSTEAD OF:
You've got to be kidding me!
TRY SAYING:
Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF:
Tell someone who gives a damn.
TRY SAYING:
I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF:
It's not my bloody problem.
TRY SAYING:
That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF:
Who gives a crap.
TRY SAYING:
I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF:
This crap won't work.
TRY SAYING:
I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF:
Why the hell didn't you tell me sooner?
TRY SAYING:
He's not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF:
He's got his head up his butt.
TRY SAYING:
Excuse me?
INSTEAD OF:
Eat crap and die.
TRY SAYING:
So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF:
Kiss my butt.
TRY SAYING:
I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF:
Damn it, I'm not working overtime.
TRY SAYING:
I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF:
Shove it up your butt, moron.
TRY SAYING:
I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF:
This job stinks.
TRY SAYING:
You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF:
Who the hell died and made you king?
TRY SAYING:
I see.
INSTEAD OF:
Blow me.
TRY SAYING:
I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF:
You don't know what the hell you're doing.
Stephen Russell
DBA / .Net Developer
Memphis TN 38115
901.246-0159
"A good way to judge people is by observing how they treat those who can do
them absolutely no good."
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