Corporate Jargon: Useful Connector or Useless Elitism

Let's Chat! Share Your Ideas for Episodes & OpinionThere's nothing like trying to explain American English idioms and slang to non-native English speakers, to really make you notice how extreme the swings in the usage of words has become. While grade school educators are asked to follow this K.I.S.S. method (Keep It Simple Sweetheart), corporate America (and college campuses) have ushered in phrases with such force that the effectiveness of this secret language is questionable. So why is it that saying something like "let's sync up later," has become the De facto phrase in many offices as opposed to "let's talk later?" Let's chat about it.Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)**This podcast is recorded in a style that pays homage to talents like Miss Monitor (Tedi Thurman) and explores topics designed to stimulate conversations. Support the show