Posted on 04/21/2024 6:46:48 PM PDT by DoodleBob
“Boil the Ocean” is used a lot at my work. It means going overboard and doing much more than is required for the task.
Corporate buzzword:"climate change"
“Impactful”
“This space”
There’s also “kindly” and “on priority”. I’ve also gotten “many lakh thanks” occasionally.
“I use most of these actually with colleagues and family...”
Using the word “actually” should be preceded by, and followed by, a comma.
I actually can’t believe you used the word actually.
Reading your comment about your speech habit brings to mind the words “trite” and “cliche”, actually.
Maybe you should run it up the flagpole and see who salutes.
I think we’re “getting way out over our skis, here” people.
Now I remember hearing it! I worked with lots of Indians at several companies.
"Running out of runway"
"Decisioning"
"Take it offline"
"Leverage efficiencies"
Ministered! I’ve never heard it but already I totally agree with you!
How about “Get back to work you worthless maggots!”
#1. “Touch Base” - I’m not sure that actually is a baseball metaphor. I think it is a Gen-X repurposing of the millenials ‘get real’. ‘Touch base’ has now been repurposed by the Gen-Zs to ‘touch grass’. All still mean get closer to reality.
Language is weird sometimes ...
If parents spoke to kids in office jargon…… LOL
https://youtu.be/GCNQMB5EuzE?si=j2Tq8PV8Uu1ElYPp
And some on here wonder why people like working from home.
Yes. Fads. "NOT!"
“Move the Needle” is just so analog it’s out of style
Arrgghhh! “Impactful” makes my teeth hurt! So does using "impact" as a verb instead of "affect", like "How will this impact the bottom line?" Just stop!
"Issue" was mentioned previously. It's a weasel word because "problem" has too much of an impact.
"Reach out" grates on my nerves, but you wanna know what I really hate? "Connect" instead of "meet". "We'll connect later" No- we're going to MEET later, Captain Buzzword!
Another I hate; you see this in e-mails: I am "looping you in." No thanks. I would rather you just "include" me.
If I were ever in a position of authority, I would issue an e-mail banning buzzwords, but it would probably be a big issue to people because it would be impactful to their fragile psyches and limited intellect. If they don't like it, they can reach out and connect with a mental health professional.
“Mistakes were made”...
Back in the 90’s, tech support came out with a “Transmorgaphier” to interface a new microprocessor to an old system.
We thought it was a good idea but a crazy name.
I’ve heard the phrase about something being cracking good, or let’s crack on. Seems very British.
That’s not the intention of those who name a recipe something like Crockpot Chocolate Crack dessert. That reference is to crack cocaine and implies the recipe is as addictive as crack cochise.
Peach
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