At work today someone showed me this list, and for a moment I thought it was real. We even thought about printing it up on company letterhead and distributing it. I hope some of you enjoy it. It’s sort of long for some of you, so bear with it.
Dear Employees:
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 coworkers.
Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated. We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with coworkers.
Therefore, a list of “TRY SAYING” new phrases has been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner without risk of offending our more sensitive employees.
TRY SAYING:
Perhaps I can work late.
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And when the fuck do you expect me to do this?
TRY SAYING:
I’m certain that isn’t feasible.
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No fucking way.
TRY SAYING:
Really?
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You’ve got to be shitting me!
TRY SAYING:
Perhaps you should check with…
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Tell someone who gives a shit.
TRY SAYING:
I wasn’t involved in the project.
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It’s not my fucking problem.
TRY SAYING:
That’s interesting.
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What the fuck?
TRY SAYING:
I’m not sure this can be implemented.
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This shit won’t work.
TRY SAYING:
I’ll try to schedule that.
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Why the hell didn’t you tell me sooner?
TRY SAYING:
He’s not familiar with the issues.
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He’s got his head up his ass.
TRY SAYING:
Excuse me, sir?
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Eat shit and die.
TRY SAYING:
So you weren’t happy with it?
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Kiss my ass.
TRY SAYING:
I’m a bit overloaded at the moment.
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Fuck it, I’m on salary.
TRY SAYING:
I don’t think you understand.
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Shove it up your ass.
TRY SAYING:
I love a challenge.
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This job sucks.
TRY SAYING:
You want me to take care of that?
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Who the hell died and made you boss?
TRY SAYING:
I see.
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Blow me.
TRY SAYING:
I think you could use more training.
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You don’t know what the fuck you’re doing.
Thank you,
Human Resources
