Cursing at work

Cursing 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 have 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 f___ you're doing.





Number 2
TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__.





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





Number 10
TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ 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 a__.





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





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





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





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





Number 16
TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD D OF: This f___ing job s_cks.





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





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





Thank You,
Human Resources

Hi Muriel,

No I hadn't heard of the Gordon method. The name is quite amusing to me, because the UK Prime Minister before the current one, whose name was Gordon Brown was known for using coarse language when he was upset - which was quite often!

Bob

It is very funny and is is very important because, when you are usisg "surveyed language" rather than "coarse language", which is more direct, you feel better, you suprise the others which are accustumed to a coarse language, and you are more efficient in the expression of your feelings.

Hello Bob, Muriel, Pierre

Greetings from cold and wet Paris ...

Using the "polite" language is not nearly as fulfilling and frankly just doesn't "cut it" !
My personal favourites are numbers 3 and 17
f___ is such a good versatile word suitable for so many occasions !

LOLOLOL

Hi Muriel,
Sure you can say f**k, if you like, although it really isn't something you would say in front of the Pope or the Queen !
But better grammar is to say "I am so f**king glad to read this coversation" !

If not wanting to use f**k, maybe you could say "Gee, I am so pleased to see you back on this forum"

Gosh is okay, although it implies surprise rather than happiness.

But not for God's sake ... that implies annoyance or anger.

I don't see myself to une the word f**k for saying that I am glad, even if this word is used in many circumstances!

Hi Pierre,
I wouldn't use "bad" language with strangers ... unless I was very angry !
f**k is more a word to use amongst family and friends, provided they speak the same way and aren't offended by profanity.

Hi Muriel,
You are very welcome !