Hidden meanings in Company talk

[Guest guest]

1. " We will do it " means " You will do it "

 

 

2. " You have done a great job " means " More work to be given to

you "

 

 

3. " We are working on it " means " We have not yet started

working on the same "

 

 

4. " Tomorrow first thing in the morning " means " Its not getting

done " At least not tomorrow! "

 

 

5. " After discussion we will decide-I am very open to views "

means " I have already decided, I will tell you what to do "

 

 

6. " There was a slight miscommunication " means " We had actually

lied "

 

 

7. " Lets call a meeting and discuss " means " I have no time now,

will talk later "

 

 

8. " We can always do it " means " We actually cannot do the same

on time "

 

 

9. " We are on the right track but there needs to be a slight

extension of the deadline " means " The project is screwed up, we cannot deliver

on time. "

 

 

10. " We had slight differences of opinion " means " We had

actually fought "

 

 

11. " Make a list of the work that you do and let's see how I

can help you " means " Anyway you have to find a way out no help from me "

 

 

12. " You should have told me earlier " means " Well even if you

told me earlier that would have made hardly any difference! "

 

 

13. " We need to find out the real reason " means " Well I will

tell you where your fault is "

 

 

14. " Well Family is important; your leave is always granted.

Just ensure that the work is not affected, " means, " Well you know... "

 

 

15. " We are a team, " means, " I am not the only one to be

blamed "

 

 

16. " That's actually a good question " means " I do not know

anything about it "

 

 

17. " All the Best " means " You are in trouble "