These are to be used when one is at work, to adequately express ones feelings to management without the use of language which may offend.
| Old phrase | Preferred phrase |
| When the $%£$ do you expect me to do this? | Perhaps I can work late. |
| No ^%$£-ing way! | I am certain that is not feasible. |
| You've got to be ^%$£-ting me | Really? |
| Tell someone sho gives a %^$£ | Perhaps you should check with... |
| Ask me if I give a %^$£ | Of course I'm concerned |
| It's not my ^%$£-ing problem | I wasn't involved in that project |
| WTF!?!? | That's interesting behaviour |
| %^$£ it, it won't work! | I'm not sure I can implement this |
| Why the hell didn't you tell me? | I'll try to schedule that sooner |
| Who the %^$£ cares? | Are you sure this is a problem? |
| He's got his head up his a$$ | He's not familiar with the problem. |
| Eat %^$£ and die, mofo | Excuse me sir? |
| Kiss my a$$/Bite me | So you weren't happy with it? |
| %$^% it, I'm on salary | I'm a bit overloaded at the moment |
| Shove it up your a$$ | I don't think you understand |
| This job sucks | I love a challenge |
| Who the hell died and made you boss? | You want me to take care of that? |
| Blow me | I see. |
| Another ^%$£-ing meeting!!!! | Yes, we really should discuss it |
| I really don't give a %^$£ | I don't think this will be a problem |
| He's a %^$£-ing %^$£ | He's somewhat insensitive |
| You don't know what the %^$£ you're doing | I think you would benefit from further training |
I myself have used 'Really', 'I see' and 'Perhaps I can work late' to very good effect. There is a most gratifying feeling of satisfaction when using these phrases as you can express yourself and keep your job.
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