While it's classed as inappropriate in most workplaces, swearing is common practice in everyday life for many. While admitting that it's most definitely 'unprofessional', people on Reddit have claimed that it 'helps [them] through the day'.
A man shared a post on the popular forum, documenting a peculiar note asking employees to stop using profanities in the office. However, the sign has left people online in stitches but for completely the wrong reasons.
The note from management offered alternative phrases to employees swearing while still allowing them to 'accurately express' their feelings. But people are dumbfounded that the letter hasn't been 'updated in a while'.
Captioning the post, the Reddit user wrote: "Swearing at work sign up in our office... I don't know how old this is but judging by the mention of telegraph poles I'm going to say it's not been updated in a while."
The note is titled 'Swearing at work' and reads: "Dear employees: It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their colleagues.
"Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.
"We do, however, realise the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with colleagues.
"Therefore, a list of 13 new and innovative 'TRY SAYING' phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas... can continue in an effective manner."
One suggestion read: "Try saying: I think you could do with some more training. Instead of: You don't have a f***ing clue do you?"
Meanwhile, management suggested employees to say 'perhaps I can work late' rather than 'when the f*** do you expect me to do this?'.
Another suggestion urged employees against the phrase 'f*** off you a*****e' and instead used 'I'm certain that isn't feasible'.
The note continued: "Try saying: Perhaps you should check with... Instead of: Tell someone who gives a f***.
"Try saying: I wasn't involved in this project. Instead of: Not my f***ing problem mate.
"Try saying: That's interesting. Instead of: What the f***?
"Try saying: I'm not sure that can be implemented within the given timescale. Instead of: No f***ing chance mate.
"Try saying: It will be tight, but I'll try to schedule it in. Instead of: Why the f*** didn't you tell me that yesterday?"
The letter continued: "Try saying: Excuse me, sir? Instead of: Oi, f*** face.
"Try saying: Of course, I was going to be at home anyway. Instead of: Yeah, who needs f***ing holiday anyway."
Flocking to the comment section, Reddit users were in stitches by the bizarre note.
One person claimed: "I'm certain I've seen this sent as a fax in the late 90s."
A second Reddit user wrote: "Swearing seems to be mandatory at my work. Today I asked a manager for a new pair of gloves, his response was "f*** off". He was just joking ofc, I got my gloves.."
A third said: "Honestly we all swear where I work too, completely unprofessional but it helps us through the day."
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