this collection of office speak terms. Jargon we may know and dislike, but somehow has crept or has wedged itself into our conversations. Idea showers- I was hoping more for shampoo and frizz free conditioner. Going forward, well shucks are we supposed to stand still, dance in circles or plummet off of precipes? It makes you wonder though, what is this thing called communication? To quote Emily Post, “Ideal conversation is an exchange of thought and not necessarily an eloquent exhibition of wit or oratory.” I rather happen to like her quote from the 1922 edition, “The cleverest woman is she who, in talking to a man makes him seem clever.” She has a point communication establishes relationships and our own private hierarchies. Business speak at times gives the aura of importance to a person or project which may or may not be merited. There is a time and a place of course for our big square voices to command attention. Personally I prefer plain dealing and remembering that we are all just people who tie our shoes and have plenty to think about after that 3 o’clock meeting.]]>