
By Naked CIO
Published: Monday 04 August 2008
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Name
Dan Perrin
Location
London
Occupation
Business Development
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Many of these words, the ones you have identified as being misused, also have the power of explaining well known structures and situations in simple phrases. For example, when we say 'the business' we all know what is meant by that. How else do you say what you want to say without writing a whole new paragraph explaining what you are wanting to explain all because you have decided to remove a list of words from your vocabulary?
There are certain words and phrases which have become useful and often used in the IT business world – we all know what they are and what they mean and those who don’t can quickly learn because the words are so self descriptive.
The truth will set you free ... to find another jo...
Captain Sensible
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Anonymous
The closing statement, although a valid point, app...
John Rutter
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Simon Allen
Many of these words, the ones you have identified ...
Dan Perrin
I agree with the sentiments of being straight forw...
Anonymous
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Radical Meldrew
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Dick Vinegar
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antevans
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