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. 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 co-workers. 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.
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Perhaps I can work late.
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And when the f
ck do you expect me to do this? TRY SAYING:
I'm certain that isn't feasible.
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No f
cking way. TRY SAYING:
Really?
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You've got to be shitting me!
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Perhaps you should check with...
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Tell someone who gives a shit.
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I wasn't involved in the project.
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It's not my f
cking problem. TRY SAYING:
That's interesting.
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What the f
ck? TRY SAYING:
I'm not sure this can be implemented.
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This shit won't work.
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I'll try to schedule that.
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Why the hell didn't you tell me sooner?
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He's not familiar with the issues.
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He's got his head up his ass.
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Excuse me, sir?
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Eat sh
t and die. TRY SAYING:
So you weren't happy with it?
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Kiss my ass.
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I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
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F
ck it, I'm on salary. TRY SAYING:
I don't think you understand.
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Shove it up your ass.
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I love a challenge.
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This job sucks.
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You want me to take care of that?
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Who the hell died and made you boss?
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I see.
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Blow me.
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He's somewhat insensitive.
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He's a prick.
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She's an aggressive go-getter.
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She's a ball-busting bitch.
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I think you could use more training.
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You don't know what the
you're doing. Thank You,
Human Resources
