Lynn Lievonen

<strong>Improving Communication/No Swearing at Work</strong><br />
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Dear Employees:<br />
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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 co-workers.<br />
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Due to complaints received and our efforts to improve communication, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.<br />
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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.<br />
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1) TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.<br />
INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.<br />
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2) TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.<br />
INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__.<br />
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3) TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.<br />
INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?<br />
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4) TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.<br />
INSTEAD OF: No f___ing way.<br />
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5) TRY SAYING: Really?<br />
INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh___ing me!<br />
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6) TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...<br />
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh__.<br />
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7) TRY SAYING: I wasn't involved in the project.<br />
INSTEAD OF: It's not my f___ing problem.<br />
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8) TRY SAYING: That's interesting.<br />
INSTEAD OF: What the f___?<br />
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9) TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented.<br />
INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won't work.<br />
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10) TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.<br />
INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ didn't you tell me sooner?<br />
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11) TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues.<br />
INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.<br />
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12) TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir?<br />
INSTEAD OF: Eat sh__ and die.<br />
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13) TRY SAYING: So you weren't happy with it?<br />
INSTEAD OF: Kiss my a__.<br />
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14) TRY SAYING: I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.<br />
INSTEAD OF: F__ it, I'm on salary.<br />
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15) TRY SAYING: I don't think you understand.<br />
INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a__.<br />
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16) TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.<br />
INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.<br />
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17) TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?<br />
INSTEAD OF: Who the f___ died and made you boss?<br />
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18) TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.<br />
INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.<br />
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Thank You,<br />
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Human Resources