How do you feel about
the phrase “team player”?
Sounds like
something a middle school soccer
coach would say.
No thanks.
A
I don’t mind it,
but it’s overused.
B
I like it.
It connotes a team culture.
C
What about
“hit the ground running”?
Hearing that makes
me want to trip
you while you run.
A
I’m neither
nauseated nor
inspired by it.
B
It’s active and
full of enthusiasm.
C
We’re seeing a lot of job posts that look for a “proven track record.” What’s your stance?
Why can’t you
just say experience?
A
It sure does
beat asking about experience.
B
It’s so dynamic!
C
Would you ever ask someone to
“think outside the box”?
I’ve heard that
four times today
already, and it’s not
even 10 am.
A
I only use that term
with my kids.
B
It’s perfect for
telling my team to
be creative.
C
Would you use the phrase
“thought shower”?
If I ever use this phrase, please fire
me immediately.
A
Give me a second;
I need to go
Google what a thought shower is.
B
Sounds
invigorating!
C
Start over
Your Jargon Barometer:
Embrace It All
Would you apply for the job?
You wrote the damn ad!
Don’t fight the jargon train—
get on it!
Your Jargon Barometer:
Switzerland
You’re not offended by these phrases—just more
perplexed or slightly amused.
You believe jargon could
help bring people together
but also recognize it can
be a slippery slope.
Start over
Start over
Your Jargon Barometer:
Switzerland
You’re not offended by these phrases—just more
perplexed or slightly amused. You believe jargon could help bring people together but also recognize it can be a slippery slope.
Start over
Your Jargon Barometer:
This is Bulls**t
We’re guessing you
aced grammar—and maybe
minored in Latin. Any phrase that even sniffs of jargon
sets your radar off, and
it’s part of your life’s mission
to squash that usage
immediately.
Start over
Your Jargon Barometer:
This is Bulls**t
We’re guessing you
aced grammar—and maybe
minored in Latin. Any phrase that even sniffs of jargon
sets your radar off, and
it’s part of your life’s mission
to squash that usage
immediately.
