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Corporate Language
Nipun Tomar
Jun 07, 2007
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The corporate language that professionals come across seems nice to hear but has different meaning.
"
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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