[FONT="]C[/FONT][FONT="]ussing at Work[/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] Dear Employees: [/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers. [/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated. [/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers. [/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] Therefore,a list of 18 New and Innovative 'TRY SAYING' phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner. [/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] Number 1 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]I think you could use more training..[/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 2 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]She's an aggressive go-getter.[/FONT] INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__. [FONT="] Number 3 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]Perhaps I can work late.[/FONT] INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this? [FONT="] Number 4 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]I'm certain that isn't feasible[/FONT][FONT="]. [/FONT] INSTEAD OF: No f___ing way. [FONT="] Number 5 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING:[/FONT][FONT="] Really?[/FONT] INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh___ing me! [FONT="] Number 6 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]Perhaps you should check with... [/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh__.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 7 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING:[/FONT][FONT="] I wasn't involved in the project.[/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: It's not my f___ing problem.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 8 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]That's interesting.[/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: What the f___?[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 9 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]I'm not sure this can be implemented. [/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won't work.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 10 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]I'll try to schedule that.[/FONT] INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ didn't you tell me sooner? [FONT="] Number 11 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]He's not familiar with the issues... [/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 12 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]Excuse me, sir?[/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: Eat sh__ and die.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 13 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]So you weren't happy with it? [/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: Kiss my a__.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 14 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.[/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: F__ it, I'm on salary.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 15 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]I don't think you understand.[/FONT] INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a__. [FONT="] Number 16 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING:[/FONT][FONT="] I love a challenge.[/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 17 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]You want me to take care of that?[/FONT][FONT="] INSTEAD OF: Who the f___ died and made you boss?[/FONT] [FONT="] Number 18 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]He's somewhat insensitive.[/FONT] INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck. [FONT="] Thank You,[/FONT][FONT="] Human Resources[/FONT] I got this in an email from friend. Thought it was worth a post. [FONT="] [/FONT]
Excellent list Lou, well found and posted! Out of salutes and have to spread the rep points about a bit it appears.
That needs to be made into a "sticky" so It can be referenced in the "What If?" Forum...........my cooler time would be greatly reduced.
Sounds like my work place f......... shi...ole only kidding! honest! (just in case the boss is a member here too!) regards eh Mike Hunt
Hi Lou, these are great. However, it would never be able to happen while working with the clowns and supervising the other clowns, in a Prison.
According to research swearing is good for stress...as if. I worked with people who swear so much they don't make any sense what so ever.
I know what you mean. I once worked with a guy who used the f word as every possible part of speech. I sometimes felt that, if you took the word from his vocabulary, he would end up speechless. That said, sometimes, a good cuss word is the only thing that will do the trick.
Brad, whenever you feel the need to comment on the "What If..." section, just keep typing in "Number 8, Number 8, Number 8". It will relieve stress and keep you cooler free.
Our General manager posted that actual thing up it the lunch room due to some of the workers using unapproiate language all the time, not that it did anything.
It wasn't an employee but I did hear a gem today. Two teenage/early 20's looking hipsters walking about today tossing good natured insults. one goes silent after a second says, "I hope you sh** yourself in a socially devestating situation." I enjoyed that one!
[FONT="]Number 2 [/FONT][FONT="] TRY SAYING: [/FONT][FONT="]She's an aggressive go-getter.[/FONT] INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__. [FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="]^ my favorite one, I could definitely squeeze this one into a few of my work conversations. Great post [/FONT]
that was great, thanks for posting it, gave me a good laugh funny i used some of those try these lines instead in the past without noticing what i really was thinking until reading it above :lol:
