Business Communicator Gifts

"A handshake and a high five - I can't see this merger working."

"Any questions?"

"Your memos are well-written, but you need to work on creating more uncertainty and fear."

"Should I announce my retirement before or after...."

'Your proposal sounds interesting. Can you send me a written proposal? I cannot reread a phone call.'

'I'll make sure the boss hears your concerns.'

'You're a smooth talker, Alphonse, but around here that's not enough.'

"Then we have an unspoken agreement?"

"Hello? Speaking, not listening."

"A one-word email reply... classic power move."

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Covid deniers and anti-vaxxers

"I was going to have my people call his people, but I’m pretty sure his people have Caller I.D."

"Repeat after me: We are delivering the proactive core value promises and rolling out our real time best practice action plan going forward ..."

"Here comes a client I must speak to. Excuse me while I slip into some jargon."

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'

"Can I call you back? I've got a situation here."

"Oh! It's you! I was expecting the machine."

"My Blackberry will get in touch with your Blackberry."

"I wanted a Meticulous Monday or a Thorough Thursday report. This reads more like a Frivolous Friday."

"My resume is concise, succinct and eloquently worded. I only hope they know what I'm talking about."

The Devil's in the detail!

"Using worst case scenario as a baseline, I consider this data quite encouraging."

'Boss, it seems like a friendly text, but you've got to learn to read between the emoticons.'

'Who wants the talking stick?'

'I started out as a yes man, but I've evolved into a plucky devil's advocate who always sides with the boss in the end.'

'The Human Right Act bans ANY cruel or unusual treatment...we may need to rewrite our ENTIRE customer care policy!'

"What other skills do you obtain other than being able to answer interview questions?"

'I can beat my own drum but it'll be counting on your to toot my horn.'

"To be clear you are willing to labor under misconceptions?"

"Despite years of management training john still found it difficult to give negative feedback."

'Before we get started, let's go around the table and practice making eye contact.'

What the patient heard and what the doctor meant to convey.

Bob tried networking – and crashed it.

"I want to learn how to talk the talk."