Bosses
| What they say: | What they mean: |
| In due course... | Never |
| Your memo is still under consideration | Your memo is still in my desk drawer |
| Let's work on this together | I'm stumped and I'm hoping you can get me out of the mire |
| Please read and initial this | I may need a scapegoat at a later date |
| Approved subject to my comments | Re-do the lot! |
| I have good leadership qualities | I have a loud voice and can talk over others |
| Please call into my office | I'm lonely |
| This is top priority | It's a stupid idea but my boss wants it doing |
| I'll make sure the Board is made aware of your contribution | I'll make sure the Board thinks this is all my own work |
| It's under consideration | I've lost the email |
| We're looking into your request | I've lost the email |
| Can you give me a few notes on the new project | Can you write my report for me |
| Forwarded to you for your comments | I'm passing the buck for a while |
| I have some re-drafting suggestions for your report | Write this report my way or it'll come back again |
