Corporate Chatter Pillows

'Well what a coincidence! I'm a financial regulator too!'

"I would have come to bed sooner but I had to gather together my evening talking points."

'When we get there let me do the double talking.'

'I should not that the cherry and whipped cream were an afterthought created by our graphics dept.'

"I'd say we were pretty much on target."

"The data looks good, sir, but the vibes are mucho heavioso."

"Then we have an unspoken agreement?"

'Well the good news is that we've landed some huge contracts in China!'

'Office' block tightening it's belt

"I'm overpaid and underworked, but you don't see me complaining!"

"On the plus side, I finally have a key to the executive washroom."

'We're just like family. Stop mumbling, Cindy. Straighten up, Fred. Get that hair out of your eyes, Janet...'

"I'll show you our growth projections but only if you promise not to snicker."

'Got to admit,as far as mission statements go, it's pretty damn bold.'

"Quit stalling, Smithers. Where's the SALES chart?"

'He was only reaching for his powerpoint presentation pointer.'

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

We're cutting the forest in half, so I'm going to need you to make the oxygen of two trees.

"We'd better watch Cranston. He looks like a whistleblower."

'I see everyone got the memo.'

'How about we just sit here a while to regulate the gaps in our service?..'

Not a surprise, coming from the new boss - who looks about 6 years old.

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

I love it when you speak Wall Streetese. Say 'to the upside' for me.

"You're a great team player - so we're trading you."

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

"We need to think outside the pentangle."

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

'A High-pain job? Yes, I believe we have that.'

'Anyone who opposes the plan I'm about to propose please signify by saying 'I resign.''

"Stock options won't do it. I'll also need a ball of yarn."

"For cryin' out loud, Frank, we don't have all day! Cut to the cheese!"

Now may not be a good time,he just found out he's not going to live forever.

'Tesco's cheif executive meets with staff.'

'But this is what you demanded; a corner office with Windows.'