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BRAVA Rules, August 2011 Posted August 04, 2011 by Lisa Strickland | BRAVA Rules | 0 Comments
More on Annoying Business Jargon.
I would like to ban usage of the following:
- At the end of the day – ugh! Overused and stupid. I always think the speaker is trying to fill up space.
- It is what it is – as opposed to “it is what it isn’t”? Moronic statement.
- Out of the box – Put it back in the box, please. Encase box in concrete.
BRAVA Rules, July 2011 Posted July 02, 2011 by Lisa Strickland | BRAVA Rules | 0 Comments
- Attention Everyone: It’s called beachwear for a reason.
BRAVA Rules, June 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 by Lisa Strickland | BRAVA Rules | 0 Comments
- Unless you are involved in a military operation, use of the term “mission critical” is to be avoided.
- It is not okay to text while crossing an intersection.
- Saying “I’ll be honest with you” could very well be the reason nobody believes you.
- No kitty cat outfits at the office costume party.
BRAVA Rules, April 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 by Lisa Strickland | BRAVA Rules | 2 Comments on BRAVA Rules, April 2011
- People use multiple exclamation points when they lack the skill to convey enthusiasm through their writing.
- In English, we say effective. Not impactful.
- Use “party” as a verb. Immediately lose respect.
BRAVA Rules, March 2011 Posted March 04, 2011 by Lisa Strickland | BRAVA Rules | 0 Comments
- Please. Don’t compound the effect of bad writing by posting it on your website.
- File “incentivize” under Annoying Business-Speak.
- Asking people if what you just said “makes sense” doesn’t.
- Think before you tweet. Indiscretions are one thing; announcing them to the world is quite another.
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