May 25, 2004

BUT I MEANT F*** YOU IN THE FRIENDLY SENSE

The following is either a real memo that I got at work, or a Million Times Forwarded E-mail from a mysterious hottie. I forget which.

Dear Associates:

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 be 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 phases has been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.

[the rest is in the extended entry. WARNING: Colorful metaphors ahead]

TRY SAYING:
I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF:
You don't know what the fuck you're doing.

TRY SAYING:
Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF:
And when the fuck do you expect me to do this?

TRY SAYING:
I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF:
No fucking way.

TRY SAYING:
Really?
INSTEAD OF:
You've got to be shitting me!

TRY SAYING:
Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF:
Tell someone who gives a shit.

TRY SAYING:
I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF:
It's not my fucking problem.

TRY SAYING:
That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF:
What the fuck?

TRY SAYING:
I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF:
This shit 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 ass.

TRY SAYING:
Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF:
Eat shit and die.

TRY SAYING:
So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF:
Kiss my ass.

TRY SAYING:
I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF:
Fuck it, I'm on salary

TRY SAYING:
I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF:
Shove it up your ass.

TRY SAYING:
I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF:
This job sucks.

TRY SAYING:
You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF:
Who the hell died and made you boss?

TRY SAYING:
I see.
INSTEAD OF:
Blow me.

TRY SAYING:
He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF:
He's a prick.

Thank You,
Human Resources

Posted by: Harvey at 01:30 PM | Comments (4) | Add Comment
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1 Bummer. I had that in Draft mode waiting to publish tomorrow. Hey! Have you been reading my emails?

Posted by: physics geek at May 25, 2004 02:50 PM (Xvrs7)

2 ..incredibly funny stuff.. I think that most of those things were heard at our evening meeting today...

Posted by: Eric at May 25, 2004 04:17 PM (Py0cM)

3 TRY SAYING: It's an exercise in personal displacement, in which fictions from the workplace are intertwined with social commentary. INSTEAD OF: It's my fucking blog, and yes I write it at work.

Posted by: Linus at May 25, 2004 05:37 PM (ubhj8)

4 Linus - ROTFL!

Posted by: Harvey at May 25, 2004 05:38 PM (ubhj8)

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