Cussing at work.............

[Donal]

Cussing at Work

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

Number 1

TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training..

INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the **** you're doing.

Number 2

TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.

INSTEAD OF: She's a fucking bitch.

Number 3

TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.

INSTEAD OF: And when the **** do you expect me to do this?

Number 4

TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.

INSTEAD OF: No fucking way.

Number 5

TRY SAYING: Really?

INSTEAD OF: You've got to be shitting me!

Number 6

TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...

INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a shit.

Number 7

TRY SAYING: I wasn't involved in the project.

INSTEAD OF: It's not my fucking problem.

Number 8

TRY SAYING: That's interesting.

INSTEAD OF: What the ****?

Number 9

TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented.

INSTEAD OF: This shit won't work.

Number 10

TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.

INSTEAD OF: Why the **** didn't you tell me sooner?

Number 11

TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues...

INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his ass.

Number 12

TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir?

INSTEAD OF: Eat shit and die.

Number 13

TRY SAYING: So you weren't happy with it?

INSTEAD OF: Kiss my ass.

Number 14

TRY SAYING: I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.

INSTEAD OF: **** it, I'm on salary.

Number 15

TRY SAYING: I don't think you understand.

INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your ass.

Number 16

TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.

INSTEAD OF: This fucking job sucks..

Number 17

TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?

INSTEAD OF: Who the **** died and made you boss?

Number 18

TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.

INSTEAD OF: He's a prick.

Thank You,

Human Resources

 

[CAJW]

Thanks, just sent this to HR.

 

[Bugnatr]

Thanks, just sent this to HR.

Dear John, would please come to the head office at noon for a conference.

Instead of - get your fucking ass in here now so we can take a chunck out of it! HR dept.

 

[CAJW]

Didn't understand the request following Dear John, but the Instead of message I have heard many times before!