I do not think that word means what you think it means.
Words and Phrases for Which My Boss Has Used “Benign” As A Synonym
--small
--insignificant
--not legally actionable
--should not take much [of YOUR] time [nb: false, false, false]
--something which is neither here nor there; moot point
--low-cost
--easy
--annoying
--piddling/trifling
What “Benign” Actually Means
be·nign
adj \bi-ˈnīn\
1: of a gentle disposition : gracious
2 a : showing kindness and gentleness
3a : of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life; especially : not becoming cancerous
b : having no significant effect : harmless
Actual Synonyms for “Benign”
anodyne, harmless, hurtless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive, safe
Labels: balls in YOUR mouth sir, cubejammin', fuckyeahstevenslater, I really am sort of an asshole sometimes, PMFSA, tap-dancing on my last fucking nerve
posted by Gleemonex at 9:17 AM
5 Comments:
I worked with a gal that would say "as-sur-tn' instead of 'as-er-teyn'when saying the workd ascertain. Drove me straight over the edge, I kid you not. But she was 2 levels above me so I dared not correct...
Oh dude. Makes you want to put your own head through a wall, eh?
Oh, gosh. Hoped you never blogged about my attempted use of the English language.
Ha! No way. You're safe. :-)
how is it possible that the stupidest people are always managers? how?
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