Subject: FW: Swearing at work

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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 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.

1. TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ didn't you tell me sooner?

11. TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues (My favorite)
INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.

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

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

14. TRY SAYING: I'm a bit overloaded at the moment. (Another fav)
INSTEAD OF: F___ it, I'm on salary.

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

16. TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.

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

18. TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.
 
This is my new favorite thread.
 
that's hilarious. I got a similar email from my boss a few months ago.

To: Jason
From: Jason's boss

Re: Writing style...

Jason, please refrain from swearing in work-related emails. Thanks.

I didn't even know I was doing it until I got the email. When I went back to check my old emails, I found I used the words "crap" and "asshat" a whole lot.
 
Hahaha.

Those examples are quite extreme too.
 
... wow, lol.
 
LOL! Hilarious stuff!
 
I work in an industrial tool warehouse, so although a few of those were extreme; they happen quite regularly. Especially with riled up customers who are angry about how long it takes for back orders to be delivered.

For anyone who works in TRADES or contracting, it's second nature to a lot of them too.
 
I should memorize this list so I don't get fired.
 
My boss posted this notice in the bathroom about cursing at work, and a coded phrase system to ensure the exchange of information to some of the more easily offended co-workers.

I'll copy it down tomorrow when im uh. Filing paperwork in there. If you catch my drift. And then i'll post it
 
For anyone who works in TRADES or contracting, it's second nature to a lot of them too.

Contracting... I worked in the field with my pops from 11-17 then when we moved to Texas he landed a sweet office job as an Estimater and I as an assistant PM/Gopher and I tell you... Going from the field to the office was tough as hell. It took a while to go from "fuckin prick needed to get his ass in gear and get my goddamn steel on site the day it's fuckin' suppose to be" to a "yeah, Mr. so-and-so is late on the steel could you please have him give me a call back, mmmkay, thanks sweetheart."
 
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