Workplace Foul Language Substitute

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
FROM: Human Resources

It has been brought to management's attention that certain individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their coworkers.

Due to complaints received from some employees who are 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 coworkers. 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.

SO...

TRY SAYING: "Perhaps I can work late."
INSTEAD OF: "When the f*** do you expect me to do this?"

TRY SAYING: "I'm certain that is not feasible."
INSTEAD OF: "No f***ing way!!"

TRY SAYING: "Really?"
INSTEAD OF: "You've got to be sh***ing me."

TRY SAYING: "Perhaps you should check with . . . ."
INSTEAD OF: "Tell someone who gives a sh**."

TRY SAYING: "Of course I'm concerned."
INSTEAD OF: "Ask me if I give a sh**."

TRY SAYING: "I wasn't involved in the project."
INSTEAD OF: "It's not my f***ing problem."

TRY SAYING: "That's interesting."
INSTEAD OF: "What the f***?!?!"

TRY SAYING: "I'm not sure I can implement this."
INSTEAD OF: "F*** it. It won't work."

TRY SAYING: "I'll try to schedule that."
INSTEAD OF: "Why the f*** didn't you tell me sooner?"

TRY SAYING: "Are you sure this is a problem?"
INSTEAD OF: "Who the f*** cares?"

TRY SAYING; "He's not familiar with the problem."
INSTEAD OF: "He's got his head up his a**."

TRY SAYING; "Excuse me, sir?"
INSTEAD OF: "Eat sh** and die motherf***er."

TRY SAYING: "So, you weren't happy with it?"
INSTEAD OF: "Kiss my a**."

TRY SAYING: "I'm a bit overloaded at this moment."
INSTEAD OF: "F*** it! I'm on salary."

TRY SAYING: "I don't think you understand."
INSTEAD OF: "Shove it up you're a**!"

TRY SAYING: "I love a challenge."
INSTEAD OF: "This f***ing job sucks."

TRY SAYING: "You want me to take care of that?"
INSTEAD OF: "Who the f*** died and made you boss?"

TRY SAYING: "I see."
INSTEAD OF: "Blow me."

TRY SAYING: "Yes, we really should discuss it."
INSTEAD OF: "Another f***ing meeting!!!"

TRY SAYING: "I don't think this will be a problem."
INSTEAD OF: "I really don't give a sh**."

TRY SAYING: "He's somewhat insensitive."
INSTEAD OF: "He's a f***ing prick."

TRY SAYING: "She's an aggressive go getter."
INSTEAD OF: "She's a ball busting bit**."

TRY SAYING: "I think you could use more training."
INSTEAD OF: "You don't know what the f*** you're doing."