TO: All Employees
FROM: Human Resources
SUBJECT: Foul Language
DATE: February 28, 2000
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 be 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 "TRY SAYING" new phrases has been provided so
that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an
effective manner without risk of offending our more sensitive
employees.
TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f*ck do you expect me to do this?
TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF: No f*cking way
TRY SAYING: Really?
INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh*tting me!
TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh*t.
TRY SAYING: Of course I'm concerned.
INSTEAD OF: Ask me if I give a sh*t.
TRY SAYING: I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF: It's not my f*cking problem.
TRY SAYING: That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF: What the f*ck?
TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF: This sh*t won't work.
TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the hell didn't you tell me sooner?
TRY SAYING: Are you sure this is a problem?
INSTEAD OF: Who the hell cares?
TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his ass.