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Normal speech: This idea will never work.
Corporate speech: I am happy to explore this option but I do have some hesitations on the viability.
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Normal speech: So I met Craig this morning and he gave me all this **** to do which I'm pretty sure half of it is his job anyways but whatever, I'll do it so I can keep this dumpster fire of a project going.
Corporate speech: I touched base with Craig about next steps and he provided me with some action items I'll prioritize over the next week as my bandwidth increases so we can keep the ball rolling.
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Normal speech: I don't want to work with you more than I have to.
Corporate speech: Would you be open to replacing our frequent communications with a monthly touch base where we can discuss all updates during that time?
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Normal speech: If you have me scheduled in meetings all day, when do you expect me to get this work done?
Corporate speech: My calendar is currently heavily scheduled with meetings. To ensure appropriate time is available to get this done I can sit out of lower priority meetings this week or extend the deadline on this project. Please let me know which is preferred.
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Normal speech: Why didn't you me for this sooner?
Corporate speech: Given the tight turnaround it would have been beneficial to have been looped in on this sooner.
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Normal speech: I've not been properly trained on this!
Corporate speech: Is training available in order for me to successfully complete this?
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Normal speech: With these gas prices I am not driving to the office every day.
Corporate speech: Moving forward will there be an expectation to be in the office more regularly?
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Normal speech: When I want your input I'll ask.
Corporate speech: Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I will be sure to reach out if further input is required.
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Normal speech: Stop promising unrealistic timelines.
Corporate speech: Can you walk me through your thinking on these timelines? I have some hesitations with the dates shared.
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Normal speech: I've told you this 46 times!
Corporate speech: The information has not changed since the last time it was communicated.
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Normal speech: With these gas prices I am not driving to the office every day.
Corporate speech: Is there a cost of adjustment for gas price reinbursement?
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Normal speech: That meeting sounds like a waste of my time.
Corporate speech: I’m unable to add value to this meeting but I would be happy to review the minutes.
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Normal speech: That sounds like a horrible idea.
Corporate speech: Are we confident that this is the best solution or are we still exploring alternatives?
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Normal speech: This is a test
Corporate speech: A test content
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Normal speech: You are overcomplicating this.
Corporate speech: Being mindful of timelines. Let’s concentrate on the initial scope.