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Ask HN: What people say vs. what people mean, in life, at work

by kbrannigan on 8/26/23, 11:55 AM with 9 comments

I have come to realize we live in a world of euphemisms, of keeping appearances.

What are some things people say that usually mean something else?

  • by dazc on 8/26/23, 12:49 PM

    Come and work for us, we are a small friendly team... Which explains why people keep leaving?

    An award winning agency... we spend a lot on advertising.

    We are passionate about... nothing!

  • by kbrannigan on 8/26/23, 11:59 AM

    "I have multiple streams of income" usually means: "I have to work two jobs to keep up my fancy lifestyle"

  • by stop50 on 8/26/23, 12:24 PM

    Im fine - anything from im dying to aktualy fine