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The work environment requires not only for us to be polite but also use professional jargon that can be confusing and not quite necessary. But that’s just corporate culture and people go with the flow, creating over the top, politically correct ways of saying things that in real life would be said as bluntly as possible to make sure the other person got it.

Not all of us have the gift of coming up with intricate ways of hiding their true feelings behind layers of seemingly respectful words that couldn’t offend people, but we have our virtual work bestie to help us.

She created a fun TikTok series in which she gives her colleague some phrases to translate into professional jargon and it is quite impressive how a casual phrase filled with annoyance can be turned to something sounding so civil.

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    Aussie Bloke
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    4 years ago

    I can't begin to tell you how much I HATE corporate jargon and buzzwords.

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    4 years ago

    I sometimes explain why it won't work. Among the approaches: "These are my concerns: "; "If you go with that idea, these are the issues that can come up".

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    Celesta
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    4 years ago

    I would alter that to say "will not be acknowledged". Obviously, it may be seen (text messages ect), but that doesn't mean it has to be acknowledged.

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    Caroline Overill
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    4 years ago

    Then can you smash them in the face? Whaddya mean no!!!

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    Person
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    4 years ago

    I greatly appreciate your ability to wait on an answer for this...

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    Sheyanne Valiante
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    4 years ago

    I don't work somewhere we have to be professional so I shorten it to "you're gonna have to talk to [Boss] about that"

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    Richard Black
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    4 years ago

    I ask so many questions because I'm not confidenr making suggestions on how to proceed. Sorry !!

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    kcanded
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    4 years ago

    Fantastic response.

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    4 years ago

    "Well, you tried. Live and learn."

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    KimB
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    4 years ago

    Ooooh I like this one!

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    4 years ago

    It takes me a bit longer than most people to write an email: I organize the info and questions, reread it, edit, space it, bold and use colour if that helps. I don't like getting a lot of emails back and forth. I'd rather spend more time composing one and less on sorting a zillion emails.

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    Cyndielouwhoo
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    4 years ago

    Or...this is above my pay grade.

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    E B
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    4 years ago

    As per our previous correspondence...

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    TEDDEHBEAR!!!!
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    4 years ago

    I like it, but i had to mentally add my own punctuation.

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    Cat Logic
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    4 years ago

    Smack!

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    that.bitch.mae
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    4 years ago

    Unless you wanna pay me overtime. Then I'm all in 😏

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    Zophra
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    4 years ago

    If nothing else, you have a copy of that communication that you tried if an authority tries to pin the blame on you for an uncompleted project.

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    kcanded
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    4 years ago

    Oh, smooth!

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    TEDDEHBEAR!!!!
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    4 years ago

    Also known as the 37th of NEVER!

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    Suzanne Haigh
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    4 years ago

    OW !

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    RedCorvette
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    4 years ago

    Or say Noted. lmao

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    Scott Crowell
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    4 years ago

    Sets Zoom meeting anyways!

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    Jason Henninger
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    4 years ago

    Please see my prior correspondence, attached below, for the information requested....

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    Jason Henninger
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    4 years ago

    The details of your project are unclear. Please provide clarification as to scope, impact and timeline for deliverables.

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    This is not my area of interest. Let me find someone to help you

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    Suzanne Haigh
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    4 years ago

    No punctuation made this difficult to understand initially

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    Bonny Saxon
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    4 years ago

    So 'get your thumbs out of your a*s' was too much?

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    I'm unclear about this. Would you please explain how you came to this conclusion/explain your reasoning?

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    Sorry we have been unable to connect. Please let me know when is a better time to contact you and your preferred method of contact. I'm happy to work with your schedule

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    You might find a better explanation online

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    I feel we need to discuss ways we can feel respected and stay professional

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    Too many emails on the same subjects can be confusing. Let's email only when new & pertinent updates are available to lessen confusion

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    Kassie McMahon
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    6 months ago

    People who Reply-All with, "Please take me off this email chain" deserve to have Reply-All privileges revoked permanently!

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    I have attached my earlier email with the information you requested

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    More detail is needed for a comprehensive solution

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    Jason Henninger
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    4 years ago

    I was not included in the planning for this project and not aware of the abbreviated timeline...

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    Brenda
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    4 years ago

    Please efer to my earlier emails (attached). I believe you will find the information you need