denshaw 2,869 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Is it in yet. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilboro-lad 294 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 You 'should of' instead of 'should have'. From my 'prospective' instead of 'perspective'. (news readers are the worst offenders.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 On the local news this morning the weather forecaster said "you may get the odd spot of drizzle" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 At a conference, training day etc "Just think outside the box" ????????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 When my previous employer became strapped for cash, they made a number including myself redundant. Managing the cost saving exercise, they called "The Moving Forward Project" When you weren't meeting your target, you had a 'Personal Development Review' meeting with a manger and were given an 'Action Plan' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Look on the side of many vans and lorries these days. Whatever business they are connected with, they all have Solutions in their name. Transport Solutions; Storage Solutions; Marketing Solutions; Business Solutions; Financial Solutions; Advertising Solutions etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 They are a clever bunch of knowalls aren't they? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 "Blue sky thinking" what the devil is that supposed to mean ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 The people I once worked with who thought of themselves as "Blue Sky Thinkers" were in fact dreamers who regarded themselves as superior beings when in fact they were really incapable of doing a proper job and didn't last long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sadly too many of these people survive in industry and commerce without any real purpose. I have watched them create their own work agendas, which when analysed you can clearly see that if they were removed there would be no effect on production or in some cases an improvement. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 On the television; the number of reports beginning with the word, "Well---" The times we hear politicians explain something they think simple with the word, "Clearly---", and the times they use the word, "Look---". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Barristers have there own key phrases in questioning witnesses in the Crown Court. "Mr.xxxxxx could you help us with this... Q." and "I put it to you Mr.xxxxx you are being economical with the truth" (In am accusing you of being a liar) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 All shop assistants nowadays seem programmed to ask "Are you all right?" Yes of course I'm all right or I wouldn't be bloody out! I'd love to say! Whatever happened to "Can I help you?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 "Do you know why I've stopped you mate?" "Yeah,because you've got sod all else to do driving round in your little police car! And when I want to get chummy with you I'll let you know...in the meantime watch US cop shows where they call people Sir and Madam and learn from it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Wilco's checkout staff, "would you like a mobile top-up ?" if I did I'd bleddy ask for one. Same as Iceland, "do you have an Iceland bonus card ?" No, & I don't bleedin want one either ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Shop assistants and others who have the habit of responding to, a thank you with the words, "No problem" Silence would be better or, " you are welcome" which used to be the response. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Press 1 for English. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 you can clearly see that if they were removed there would be no effect on production or in some cases an improvement. Thank you for using the word effect and not impact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Are you going to tidy the coffee table, loft, shed, greenhouse, letter rack, bookcase, CD cabinet, pants & sock draw, tool box, car boot, cloak room, wardrobe, under the stairs etc? You blokes all know who I mean don't you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Orange customer service agent last week. Probably somewhere in Mumbai? 150.... Brr Brr... "Hello Sir and how are you today?" "I want to notify you of my new address for this old sim from 1995, I have just found" Certainly Sir, what is the number?" "Cant you see it on your screen?" "No Sir" "OK... 07971 86654..... Er 07971 86554.., Um 07971 85665... Sorry I am ringing you on it at the moment, I will get the number and ring you back. "Thank you sir but I can ring you back if you prefer?" "Do you know the number?" "No Sir?" "Then how will you be able to ring me back? DOH! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 When cold callers say "Sorry To Bother You" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Any phrase used by Nicholas Witchell. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Are you going to tidy the coffee table, loft, shed, greenhouse, letter rack, bookcase, CD cabinet, pants & sock draw, tool box, car boot, cloak room, wardrobe, under the stairs etc? You blokes all know who I mean don't you? WELL ARE YOU ! ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 NO, I only make a small effort if we are having company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I was in Pets at Home in Daybrook the other day as my daughter needed biscuits for her dog. I took the bag to the checkout to be met with...... Have you got a Loyalty Card ? No, and I don't want one I replied. I was then told the benefits of owning one. I still said no. Would you like to donate 50p for unwanted pets at Christmas? Ok I said. How many units of 50p would you like to donate sir ? Well one of course I replied ! Well you can donate as much as you like sir ! Just give me the bleddy biscuits for Christs sake. It was like the Spanish Inquisition. Next time, it'll be Wilkos for the stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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