Re: Say what you mean
- From: "Danl" <danlfinn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 11:45:22 -0400
Down here, ASAP still has its one true and original meaning: As Southern As
Possible.
Just look what a bunch of Damn Yankees have done to a perfectly good phrase!
Danl
"Tim J." <NOkpos3wtSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Yes, it's time for a roff enema. . .
As I sit here at work and go through the morning communications, I'm
struck by the (over)use of some words and phrases that mean one thing to
the person writing them, but another to the reader. The acronym of the day
around the office today is "ASAP" usually followed by multiple exclamation
points. ASAP to the writer, at least in these cases, indicates an
immediate (!!!!) need. ASAP to the reader (me) means a week from next
Tuesday, when I have some free time. What are the miscommunications that
drive YOU nuts?
OBROFF: I must get out of here and go fishing ASAP!!!!
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TL,
Tim
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