Try Saying

Do you remember the days when email first started and everybody was sending chains email, constantly? Thankfully, today's office worker has a little more discretion and is a lot more thoughtful with what they forward (exception: Baby Boomer Generation. Baby boomers (i.e aunts, older cousins, yo mama's friends, yo mama) are still sending EVERY single email that any Tom, Dick or Harry sends them regardless of content (i.e. prayer chains, baby pics of people's kids you don't know, prayer request for people you thought were already dead, letters from long lost Nigerian relatives, angel wings etc. etc.) Nevertheless, I was going through some old emails and came across one of my favorites and decided to share it with you. It's an oldie but goody. Hope you enjoy.

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 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 18 New and Innovative "TRY SAYING" phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.

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

2) TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter. INSTEAD OF: She's a ball-busting b__ch.

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

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

5) TRY SAYING: Really? INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh__ing me!

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

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

8) TRY SAYING: That's interesting. INSTEAD OF: What the f___?

9) TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented. INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won't work.

10) TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that. INSTEAD OF: Why the f____ didn't you tell me sooner?

11) TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues. INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.

12) TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir? INSTEAD OF: Eat sh__ and die.

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

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

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

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

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

18 ) TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive. INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.

Thank You,

Human Resources