Triffle

1. A number of different approaches are being tried
-We are still pissing in the wind

2. Extensive report is being prepared on a fresh approach to the problem.
-We just hired three kids fresh out of college

3. Close project coordination
-We know who to blame

4. Major technological breakthrough
-It works OK, but looks very hi-tech

5. Customer satisfaction is assured upon delivery -We are so far behind schedule the customer is happy to just get it delivered

6. Preliminary operation tests were inconclusive -The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch

7. Test results were extremely gratifying -We are so surprised that the stupid thing works

8. The entire concept will have to be abandoned -The only person who under-stood the thing quit

9. It is in the process -It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is about hopeless

10. We will look into it -Forget it! We have enough problems for now

11. Please note and initial -Let's spread the responsibility for the screw up

12. Give us the benefit of your thinking -We'll listen to what you have to say as long as it doesn't interfere with what we've already done

13. Give us your interpretation -I can't wait to hear this bull!

14. See me....Let's discuss.... -Come into my office, I'm lonely

15. All new -Parts not interchangeable with the previous design

16. Rugged -Too damn heavy to lift!

17. Lightweight -Lighter than RUGGED

18. Years of development -One finally worked

19. Energy saving -Achieved when the power switch is off

20. Low maintenance -Impossible to fix if broken