I really like the humor regarding on character of Engineer when speak a word especially during meeting because i also used a same word in order to cover our ass.
It was funny because the engineer is not a good liar and a reason given by quote the technical fact sometimes it mean nothing at all.
What is said
A number of different approaches are being tried.
What it means
We don't know where we're going, but we're moving.
What is said
An extensive report is being prepared on a fresh approach to the problem.
What it means
We just hired three guys. We'll let them kick it around for a while.
What is said
Developed after years of intensive research.
What it means
It was discovered by accident.
What is said
Modifications are underway to correct certain minor difficulties.
What it means
We threw the whole thing out and are starting from scratch.
What is said
Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive.
What it means
The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch.
What is said
Test results were extremely gratifying.
What it means
It works and, boy, are we surprised!
What is said
The design will be finalised in the next reporting period.
What it means
We haven't started this job yet, but we've got to say something.
What is said
The entire concept is unworkable.
What it means
The only guy who understood the thing just quit.
What is said
We need close project coordination.
What it means
We should have asked someone else.
Alternate: Let's spread the responsibility for this.
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