Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
"I'll be there in a minute"
I would like to know if this phrase is considered rude. I know that it is informal, however today my boss got mad at me for using it. I work in a blue collar environment, and I have heard much worse things.
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Hi, I would like to know if this phrase is considered rude. I know that it is informal, however today my boss got mad at me for using it. I work in a blue collar environment, and I have heard much worse things.
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Hi,
I would like to know if this phrase is considered rude. I know that it is informal, however today my boss got mad at me for using it. I work in a blue collar environment, and I have heard much worse things.
Generally speaking, this is not a wise thing to say to your boss. It sounds like you don't respect his authority.
It would sound a touch bett
I would like to know if this phrase is considered rude. I know that it is informal, however today my boss got mad at me for using it. I work in a blue collar environment, and I have heard much worse things.
Generally speaking, this is not a wise thing to say to your boss. It sounds like you don't respect his authority.
It would sound a touch bett
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