Hidden meanings in Company talk
- “We will do it” means “You will do it”
- “You have done a great job” means “More work to be given to you”
- “We are working on it” means “We have not yet started working on the same”
- “Tomorrow first thing in the morning” means “Its not getting done “At least not tomorrow!”
- “After discussion we will decide-I am very open to views” means “I have already decided, I will tell you what to do”
- “There was a slight miscommunication” means “We had actually lied”
- “Lets call a meeting and discuss” means “I have no time now, will talk later”
- “We can always do it” means “We actually cannot do the same on time”
- “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.”
- “We had slight differences of opinion “means “We had actually fought”
- “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”
- “You should have told me earlier” means “Well even if you told me earlier that would have made hardly any difference!”
- “We need to find out the real reason” means “Well I will tell you where your fault is”
- “Well Family is important; your leave is always granted. Just ensure that the work is not affected,” means, “Well you know…”
- “We are a team,” means, “I am not the only one to be blamed”
- “That’s actually a good question” means “I do not know anything about it”
- “All the Best” means “You are in trouble”
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Hi all!
Looks good! Very useful, good stuff. Good resources here. Thanks much!
G’night