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robbertwhitton
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Post by robbertwhitton »

Anyone got any favourite phrases etc that get said that infuriates management when things are messed up or not done properly from above?our one that’s often used is”that’s not a true reflection “or “sounds like that needs to be swept under the carpet”I’m sure there’s loads relevant to every office
1617mel
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Post by 1617mel »

ok Robert good one," not sure but when the mail is sufficiently busy , and there is lapsing the shouts off"" cant be a lapsing day" today ring over the office and the managers are all looking around , this statement ocassionally is true when the volume is so that the lapsing gets a no-no from colleagues that know they will be over time ,and the managers need to find some extra help with the delivery.
maisymoo04
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Post by maisymoo04 »

YOU DONT NO WHAT YE DOING
YOU DONT NO WHAT YE DOING
YOU DONT NO WHAT YE DOING
HAHAHAHAHA works all the time :left: :nana :nana
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robbertwhitton
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Post by robbertwhitton »

And the classic from the boss”you’ll know what my boss will say.”
FAB
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Post by FAB »

My favourite is "Don't make yourself late!"
robbertwhitton
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Post by robbertwhitton »

FAB wrote:My favourite is "Don't make yourself late!"
Ha! Brilliant
robbertwhitton
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Post by robbertwhitton »

Boss nicknames for two posties,hang out and drag out!,
par4mrl
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Post by par4mrl »

“ Get your walking boots on Guv’nor!!! “
bensonhedge
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Post by bensonhedge »

The best banter in our office is 2 guys who hang it out and gaffer has got actuals of them! Big red dot flashing. Now whole office shitting pants and lapsing going out. The unachievable delivery now achievable lol! Hang out and drag out having a few sleepless nights now
Jpro747
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Post by Jpro747 »

bensonhedge wrote:The best banter in our office is 2 guys who hang it out and gaffer has got actuals of them! Big red dot flashing. Now whole office shitting pants and lapsing going out. The unachievable delivery now achievable lol! Hang out and drag out having a few sleepless nights now
Sounds like a right laugh got any vacancies going?
Brandy
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Post by Brandy »

I loved the banter in our office,it was one of the best parts of the job,I worked hard,but I had never been so happy,or laughed so much in any job. Such a shame this was all ruined by the awful treatment dished out by lying,bullying managers.
David walters
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Post by David walters »

In our office the Lino always kept saying there noth here even on very bizy days so when it was a very heavey day when he walked past us we would all say it the same time
Marshamp11
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Post by Marshamp11 »

On really heavy days. "MAIL IS DROPPING OFF."
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Post by TrueBlueTerrier »

Sometimes we sing "those shoes weren't made for walking" when managers have to do a duty.

But in a football reference, the favourite local song on Saturday is "Leeds are falling apart, again"
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wacko74
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Post by wacko74 »

There was an irritating advert on our local radio station many many years ago, can't remember what the ad was for but the catchphrase in it was ''every day boss''.

Even now when ever the word lapsing is mentioned it's automatically responded to with a chorus of ''every day boss''