Old(ish) fart time: Today’s slang phrases that need to be obliterated.
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I think that song was the B side for Cab Calloway’s “Minnie the Moocher.”
At mine this year my boss (third of the year, now moved on) asked how I felt about it. I said, “Honestly? I really don’t care about these things. As long as I still have a job, I’m good.”
I know the feeling. My company moved from annual reviews to quarterly "touch-points" based on your self-assessment. So now I tell you if I think I'm doing a good job and you then agree with me or not. Just tell me how you feel about my performance and cut out all the BS.
I hated doing the annual reviews when I was a people manager, but now that I've moved up and over into a sole contributor role, I hate them even more. It leaves your employees feeling like they have to justify the reason to still be employed every three months!
Off the top of my head I absolutely hate when I hear someone calling a hot dog a glizzy. Now it usually is said by some gangbanger in jail and I pretty much hate everything that comes out of their mouths, so take it with a grain of salt.
About 20 or so years ago I refused to sign one of my reviews because on a 5 point scale I got 4 for being on time. I had never been late for that job. When I refused to sign it the middle management guy going over it with me said, “Well, we’re told nobody can get a 5 because we can all improve on what we’re doing.” I told him I refused to sign a lie and that I couldn’t improve upon 100% timeliness. He really had no idea what to do and as I far I can remember, I just rolled on with the job.
You, me and most of the people on this planet. Having said that, there are some who don't hate it.
Where do you spend time where you interface with gangbangers and learn their lingo?
On this board? Is this a trick question?
As I mentioned, jail. I spend a lot of time going in and out of jail. It's a big part of my life.
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Which do you prefer, Chance or Community Chest?
Listen, cursive writing isn’t even being taught these days. THAT’S LAZY!!
Some people use U for you; those extra 2 letters can be exhausting!
Honest question, where do you live that it’s not being taught? My kids are learning it in elementary school.
I do realize that some kids like Keon Coleman have no idea about it though.
These types of shortcuts are usually holdovers from the days of texting on flip phones.
Gone Yard for a Home Run.
He's on the Heisman watch list ( second week of September).
He's on the Heisman watch list ( second week of September).
What about when people start a sentence with “Believe me….”?? I tend to think they are full of sh*t.
How about ending a sentence with, “you know what I mean?” Give me a second and I’ll let you know whether I understood you or not. No need to ask.
Another one that warrants capital punishment:
Dope, as in something good or cool. “That’s dope.” I’ve even seen people wearing “GOD IS DOPE” shirts.
For f*ck’s sake.
Dope, as in something good or cool. “That’s dope.” I’ve even seen people wearing “GOD IS DOPE” shirts.
For f*ck’s sake.
When I accidentlly bump into a young person and I say "Excuse me" and their response is
"Oh, your fine". WTF does that mean?!?
To which I start responding with - "Yeah, your mom thought so too".
"Oh, your fine". WTF does that mean?!?
To which I start responding with - "Yeah, your mom thought so too".
Same with "engagement surveys." If a department or company needs to conduct an "engagement survey" it shows they are not in day-to-day tune with the mood and attitudes of their people. An "engagement survey" is a corporate turd-polishing exercise.
