Sunday, November 14, 2010

Hidden meanings in company talks

1.     "We will do it" means "You will do it"

2.    "You have done a great job" means "More work to be given to you"

3.    "We are working on it" means "We have not yet started working on the same"

4.    "After discussion we will decide - I am very open to views" means "I have already decided, I will tell you what to do"

5.    "There was a slight miscommunication" means "We had actually lied"

6.    "Let’s call a meeting and discuss" means "I have no time now, will talk later"

7.    "We are on the right track but there needs to be a slight extension of the deadline" means "The project is screwed up, we cannot deliver on time."

8.    "We had slight differences of opinion "means "We had actually fought"

9.    "Make a list of the work that you do and let's see how I can help you" means "Anyway you have to find a way out no help from me"

10.  "You should have told me earlier" means "Well even if you told me earlier that would have made hardly any difference!"

11.  "We need to find out the real reason" means "Well I will tell you where your fault is"

12.  "Well Family is important; your leave is always granted. Just ensure that the work is not affected," means, "Well you know..."

13.  "We are a team," means, "I am not the only one to be blamed"

14.  "That's actually a good question" means "I do not know anything about it"

15.  "All the Best" means "You are in trouble"

(Source: From forwarded mail)

1 comment:

  1. You young guys - how long you are going Tobe in this spiderweb of lies. Way don't you communicate directly the facts on face, even if its not acceptable. Remember , we are in a democracy? Ara you prepared to face the real challenges to build a real strong country? or continue to be hollow? Pl decide.

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