The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit: An A to Z Lexicon of

The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit: An A to Z Lexicon of Empty, Enraging, and Just Plain Stupid Office Talk

This caustically funny Websterâ‚¬s of the workplace cuts to the true meaning of the inane argot spouted in cubicles and conference rooms across the land.

At a price even an intern can afford and in a handy paperback format that wonâ‚¬t weigh down your messenger bag or briefcase, The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit is a hilarious guide to the smoke-screen terms and passive-aggressive phrases we traffic in every day. Each entry begins with a straight definition followed by a series of alternative meanings that are, of course, what is really meant.

Take, for example, the widely used, seemingly innocuous term brainstorming:

1. to generate ideas as a group in an accepting environment and in a free-form manner
2. a supposedly relaxed forum in which no idea is a bad idea â‚¬â€œ that is, until you generate a bad idea and are met with uncomfortable silence/looks that suggest you are retarded or really uncool/the feeling that you are about to be fired

Beyond deciphering corporate commonplaces, youâ‚¬ll learn the PC term for secret Santa (Holiday Harry); why the Blackberry is â‚¬Å“most commonly referred to as a â‚¬ËœCrackberryâ‚¬ due to its highly addictive natureâ‚¬Â; and that when a co-worker says â‚¬Å“Have a good nightâ‚¬Â, they really mean: â‚¬Å“this meaningless, seemingly interminable exchange of small talk is now over. I am no longer speaking to you, and will now flee this awkward social situation. Donâ‚¬t even think of asking which way Iâ‚¬m walking.â‚¬Â

Just remember to read this only at COB (close of business) to avoid being busted (caught idling by your boss).
Country USA
Brand Three Rivers Press
Manufacturer Crown
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780767920742
Color Navy
ReleaseDate 2006-02-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780767920742

Country	USA
Brand	Three Rivers Press
Manufacturer	Crown
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780767920742
Color	Navy
ReleaseDate	2006-02-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780767920742

The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit: An A to Z Lexicon of Empty, Enraging, and Just Plain Stupid Office Talk

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