Business talk and what it really means…
Sales Talk
We offer a Bespoke Service = we are going to charge you double the norm
Drop me an email and I will take a look = Wants you off the phone, and will never read the email
Can I call you back = No they won’t
The ballpark figure is = It’s going to go up whatever I originally price / or I am pricing too high anyhow
I can’t really speak, I am actually just about to go into a meeting = No they are not
I am Specialist in my field = I have read the first chapter on the subject
Yes = Possibly
Maybe = Probably not
“No” = No!
We are happy to negotiate on price = We need your business
You are in a work Meeting….
You’re told “Good Idea, anyone else got any suggestions?” = They don’t like what you are saying
Let’s talk Figures = They are not happy
Let’s touch base on that later = Does not want to discuss it
It’s been an up and down year = All our heads are on the block
Right, Let’s get back on track = Shut up, stop talking
Talk of re-branding = Cut backs / it’s not working at the moment / job losses
On a CV
Good Communication Skills = Talks too much
Loves socialising = Will go missing on a Monday
Took a career break = Either quit / sacked / or left before they were pushed
I prefer to work on my own = Does not work well in a team
I usually worked long hours and did not mind staying late = No time management skills
Please add to the list by commenting below, get a few annoying work related sayings off your chest, you will feel better for it!
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