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What the hell is it with people at work that don't know when to give a phrase a rest?

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Reel

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Yeah. That is standard work lingo. It happens. If you complain, you will look like the crazy one unless you are really skillful at convincing them.
 

Fritzo

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When people do that in our office, I always reply with some goofy variation of the phrase.

For instance, you could respond to the message, and end it with "I HAVE ADVISEN." :)
 

thecoolnessrune

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Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: raildogg
Hey thar.

Please advice.

We need to enhance collaborative models, empower transparent partnerships, visualise intuitive solutions, and revolutionise out-of-the-box channels. Repurpose synergistic convergence if you have to.

Please advise.

You do that. Ima go take a wicked sh!t. I dont know if I can do it alone!

Please advise
 

FelixDeCat

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Report everyone to HR for creating a hostile email environment, then consult an EEOC lawyer asap! :evil:
 

Accipiter22

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Originally posted by: MaxDSP
2 people, both in the same dept, always ending their e-mails with "Please advise", no matter the subject. Maybe I should reply with "I advise you to drop that bullshIt phrase and talk normally you ass clown" :roll:

<waiting for the inevitable Office Space references>

well tell them 'going forward' i would appreciate it if you no longer used phrases like that...


I want to jab myself in the ear drums with fountain pens whenever someone uses 'going forward'
 

preslove

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"Thinking outside the box" is worse. Only a total idiot would even think of saying that.