| What the Engineer says: |
What it really means: |
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| A number of different approaches are being tried. |
We are still grasping at straws. |
| We're working on a fresh approach to the problem. |
We just hired three kids fresh out of college. |
| Close project coordination |
We know who to blame. |
| Major technological breathrough |
It works OK, but looks very hi-tech. |
| Customer satisfaction upon delivery is assured. |
We are so far behind schedule the customer is happy to get it
delivered. |
| Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive |
The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch. |
| Test results were extremely gratifying |
We are so surprised that the stupid thing works. |
| The entire concept will have to be abandoned. |
The only person who understood the thing quit. |
| It is in process. |
It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is about
hopeless. |
| We'll look into it. |
Forget it! We have enough problems for now. |
| Please read and initial. |
Let's spread the responsibility for the mistake. |
| Give us the benefit of your thoughts. |
We'll listen to what you have to say as long as it doesn't
interfere with what we've already done. |
| Give us your interpretation. |
I can't wait to hear this! |
| See me, or Let's Discuss |
Come into my office, I'm lonely. |
| All new! |
Parts not interchangeable with the previous design. |
| Rugged |
Too heavy to lift! |
| Lightweight |
Lighter than rugged. |
| Years of development |
One finally worked. |
| Energy saving |
Achieved when the power switch is off. |
| Low maintenance |
Impossible to fix if broken. |
Barking Spider
