|
What the Engineer says |
What it really means |
| A number of different approaches are being
tried. |
We are still grasping at straws. |
| We're working on a fresh approach to the
problem. |
We just hired three kids fresh out of
college. |
| Close project coordination. |
We know who to blame. |
| Major technological break through. |
It works OK, but looks very hi-tech. |
| Customer satisfaction upon delivery is
assured. |
We are so far behind schedule the customer is
happy to get it delivered. |
| Preliminary operational tests were
inconclusive. |
The darn thing blew up when we threw the
switch. |
| Test results were extremely gratifying. |
We are so surprised that the stupid thing
works. |
| The entire concept will have to be abandoned. |
The only person who understood the thing
quit. |
| It is in process. |
It is so wrapped up in red tape that the
situation
is about hopeless. |
| We'll look into it. |
Forget it! We have enough problems for now. |
| Please read and initial. |
Let's spread the responsibility for the
mistake. |
| Give us the benefit of your thoughts. |
We'll listen to what you have to say as long
as it
doesn't interfere with what we've already done. |
| Give us your interpretation. |
I can't wait to hear this! |
| See me, or Let's Discuss. |
Come into my office, I'm lonely. |
| All new! |
Parts not interchangeable with the previous
design. |
| Rugged |
Too heavy to lift! |
| Lightweight |
Lighter than rugged. |
| Years of development |
One finally worked. |
| Energy saving |
Achieved when the power switch is off. |
| Low maintenance |
Impossible to fix if broken. |
