If you use the word "optics" when referring to "appearances," you're part of the problem.

[Orrex]

Yeah, I said it.

[NYC_SKP]

1. I see your point, but...

It looks like someone here has tunnel vision.

[tk2kewl]

2. i hate that

some mgmt at my job use that term all the time

[Xyzse]

3. It's usually management that comes up with stuff like that.

Then expect everyone else to go along with it.

[tk2kewl]

5. yep

glad i don't hear these ones anymore:

"Give me the 30,000 foot view" or "Let's blue-sky that"

[Xyzse]

6. Yeah, they never consider how moronic it sounds

Problem is, they take that word salad and use it as a "motivational method".

If they see a slight uptick, they go with it, if not, they just shut up about it. More often than not, the reason for increased productivity lies elsewhere.

[hibbing]

4. gag me

Another corporate bullshit word.

Peace

[LisaLynne]

7. We play Buzzword Bingo in my staff meetings.

Only way to stay sane.

[Tom Ripley]

8. Yes!