Stealth Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 I dislike when people say. "Thanks Chief" I'm not an Indian nor do I work for the fire department/military or any other place where there are chiefs. or "Thanks Boss" Unless I'm your actual Boss, I just think it's a degrading term to use towards yourself.
shrader Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 I dislike when people say. "Thanks Chief" I'm not an Indian nor do I work for the fire department/military or any other place where there are chiefs. or "Thanks Boss" Unless I'm your actual Boss, I just think it's a degrading term to use towards yourself. My friend always tells a story from his high school days of a kid on his roller hockey team who would always say that to people. He said it to a ref one game who just happened to be indian and was immediately tossed from the game.
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 My friend always tells a story from his high school days of a kid on his roller hockey team who would always say that to people. He said it to a ref one game who just happened to be indian and was immediately tossed from the game. Jimmy Olson was always getting yelled at for that.
Buftex Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) I dislike when people say. "Thanks Chief" I'm not an Indian nor do I work for the fire department/military or any other place where there are chiefs. or "Thanks Boss" Unless I'm your actual Boss, I just think it's a degrading term to use towards yourself. Yeah, that brings to mind, I hate being addressed with "hey big guy", "big man", "boss" or "my man"... Edited January 20, 2011 by Buftex
Captain Caveman Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Everyone has things that get under their skin, worn out cliches and vague conversation. The "have a good one" thing is mine. Have a good what? What does that even mean? What does the "one" represent? I could be a bank robber on the way to the next job, so does that mean "have a good robbery"? I could be a serial killer, so does that mean "have a good killing spree"? A co-worker and myself have a laugh about this stuff every so often, as we try to use the other's pet peeves in general conversation as often as possible. This statement alone symbolizes to me our mentality now days. Everyone is so vague with, disconnected from each other that we pass people along with an insincere "have a good one" and go about our way. Have a good day. One = Day. Happy Weekday bothers me much more. That's not a real thing, having happy weekdays.
Chilly Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Never heard that one, myself. Although I have heard "It's not me, it's you." And "It's not you, it's me...I hate you." And "I'm carrying mace." You should watch Seinfeld more.
H2o Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 Have a good day. One = Day. Happy Weekday bothers me much more. That's not a real thing, having happy weekdays. Your assumption. Could mean a variety of things to a variety of people. Overall? Annoying.
DC Tom Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 You should watch Seinfeld more. Seriously? That was on Seinfeld? The middle one...that was actually said to me.
BB27 Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Seriously? That was on Seinfeld? The middle one...that was actually said to me. Here it is! The Lip Reader
duey Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 There's this guy who works a few offices down from mine. Every time he see's me in the hallway, he exclaims, "There he is!" WTF does that mean? Was he looking for me and was very happy to have found me? Not likely given that he just keeps on walking past. I don't get it.
Stealth Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 There's this guy who works a few offices down from mine. Every time he see's me in the hallway, he exclaims, "There he is!" WTF does that mean? Was he looking for me and was very happy to have found me? Not likely given that he just keeps on walking past. I don't get it. lol this is another good one. Other than responding with the "Yup here I am" where do you go from there.
BillsRUs Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Everyone has things that get under their skin, worn out cliches and vague conversation. The "have a good one" thing is mine. Have a good what? What does that even mean? What does the "one" represent? I could be a bank robber on the way to the next job, so does that mean "have a good robbery"? I could be a serial killer, so does that mean "have a good killing spree"? A co-worker and myself have a laugh about this stuff every so often, as we try to use the other's pet peeves in general conversation as often as possible. This statement alone symbolizes to me our mentality now days. Everyone is so vague with, disconnected from each other that we pass people along with an insincere "have a good one" and go about our way. He's referring to your BM. Have a good one!
DC Tom Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 lol this is another good one. Other than responding with the "Yup here I am" where do you go from there. Personally, I'd respond with "Yep, here I am. Rock me like a hurricane."
Jim in Anchorage Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Nothing can top "hows you're day going? I don't care if the doctor just told me I need a liver transplant and the house burned down that morning, "great-you?"
nemhoff Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 "buddy" "take a dump" - ummm, no you're going to give one And when a basketball announcer says, "bending, bending, bending" when the ball is on the rim - what does that even mean?
BillsPride12 Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I think alot of you guys are taking the office jargon too seriously. Its just small talk so people can make friendly interaction with each other inside the office, it does get repetitive but you spend 40 hours a week with these people. Your not always gonna stop and have in depth conversations with everybody. I can't believe this angers so many of you...oh well it is what it is Lol
Kevin Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 "OMG" "happy Friday!" NO NOT HAPPY FRIDAY, I Ave to work Saturday you douche! "we are all just lucky to have jobs" "I see you as more of a brother than a boyfriend" "oh snap!" "no"
Buftex Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 "buddy" "take a dump" - ummm, no you're going to give one And when a basketball announcer says, "bending, bending, bending" when the ball is on the rim - what does that even mean? Is it one particular announcer? I have been watching hoops near my whole life (I am 45), and I don't think I have ever heard that before...
Mr_Blizzard Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) Me - Could you bring me some ketchup please? Waitress - "No Problem!" Me, thinking to myself - It better not be a problem, it's your job! I hate when people say "No Problem"! Edited January 23, 2011 by Mr_Blizzard
DrFishfinder Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 I have a good one. I need a bigger one. "Can you hook me up?" To what, a car battery?
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