QUICK PINT AFTER WORK AND OTHER EVERYDAY LIES
Quick Pint After Work? : And Other Everyday Lies
By:Lewis, Luke
Illustrated by:Rensburg, Hector Janse van
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
ISBN/EAN:0751557730 / 9780751557732
Format:Hardback
Pagination:288 pages
Dimensions:205 x 131 mm, 362 grams
Country of Pub.:United Kingdom
Pub Date:23/10/2014
Jargon, cliches, euphemisms ...lies. Ever wished there was a phrasebook to help you translate all this endless bullsh*t? When your boss asks 'Can I have a quick word?' (real meaning: I don't have anything to discuss, I just like putting the fear of God into you) or an estate agent describes something as having 'incredible potential' (real meaning: absolute shithole), you'd better have Luke Lewis's essential new book to hand. And if you need a way to spin your latest work disaster, here are numerous tried-and-tested porkies to help you out.
Based on the incredibly popular BuzzFeed series 'What People Say vs What They Mean', this in an indispensible - and hilarious - guide to interpreting secret codes, little white lies and complete and utter bollocks. Examples from What People Say at Work vs What They Mean 'Anyone fancy a cup of tea?' - Offer strictly limited to the three people in my immediate vicinity. 'This is beyond my remit' - I can't be arsed to deal with this 'Team player' - Has basic social skills, is not an outright sociopath 'Let's park this for now' - Let's never mention this again 'We wish her all the best in her new job' - Burn in hell, traitor
