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In reply to the discussion: What are the dumbest jargon-y phrases and words that annoy you most? [View all]baldguy
(36,649 posts)58. Using the word "interface" when they mean "communicate".
An interface is a physical connection between two bits of hardware. #1 - I am a human being not a piece of hardware, and #2 - that person you want me to "interface" with isn't that attractive (and they're not likely to buy me dinner first, either).
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What are the dumbest jargon-y phrases and words that annoy you most? [View all]
arbusto_baboso
Jul 2012
OP
Been away from the business world for a while. The ones that annoyed me most were:
ohiosmith
Jul 2012
#1
Bottom Line, Sir? Laser-Focused On A Perfect Storm At The End Of The Day
The Magistrate
Jul 2012
#63