Engineers

Date: 01-04-2010 8:21 am (14 years ago) | Author: Sheenor
- at 1-04-2010 08:21 AM (14 years ago)
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> I've been told that when you hear some engineers speak you

> need to be ready to interpret. Here's some common

> definitions...

>

> "A number of different approaches are being tried."

> (We are still grasping at straws.)

>

> "We're working on a fresh approach to the problem."

> (We just hired three kids fresh out of college.)

>

> "Close project coordination."

> (We know who to blame.)

>

> "Major technological break through."

> (It works OK, but looks very hi-tech.)

>

> "Customer satisfaction upon delivery is assured."

> (We are so far behind schedule the customer is happy to

> get

> it delivered.)

>

> "Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive."

> (It blew up when we threw the switch.)

>

> "Test results were extremely gratifying."

> (We are so surprised that it works.)

>

> "The entire concept will have to be abandoned."

> (The only person who understood the project quit.)

>

> "It is in process."

>

> (It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is

> about

> hopeless.)

>

> "We'll look into it."

> (Forget it! We have enough problems for now.)

>

> "Please read and initial."

> (Let's spread the responsibility for the mistake.)

>

> "Give us the benefit of your thoughts."

> (We'll listen to what you have to say as long as it

> doesn't

> interfere with what we've already done.)

>

> "Give us your interpretation."

> (I can't wait to hear this!)

>

> "See me," or "Let's Discuss."

> (Come into my office, I'm lonely.)

>

> "All new!"

> (Parts not interchangeable with the previous design.)

>

> "Rugged."

> (Too heavy to lift!)

>

> "Lightweight."

> (Lighter than rugged.)

>

> "Years of development."

> (One finally worked.)

>

> "Energy saving."

> (Achieved when the power switch is off.)

>

> "No maintenance."

> (Impossible to fix if broken.)

> -----------------------------------------------------------

>

> Do you say what you mean and always speak with sincerity?

>

> But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for

> whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. -Matthew

> 5:37



Posted: at 1-04-2010 08:21 AM (14 years ago) | Hero
- just2sexy at 1-04-2010 06:00 PM (14 years ago)
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nice

Posted: at 1-04-2010 06:00 PM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- deguzman at 2-04-2010 10:40 AM (14 years ago)
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cool
Posted: at 2-04-2010 10:40 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kani_mendez at 3-04-2010 05:55 PM (14 years ago)
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Making sense
Posted: at 3-04-2010 05:55 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Bomber at 4-04-2010 03:03 AM (14 years ago)
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hmmmm

Posted: at 4-04-2010 03:03 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- brightossy at 4-04-2010 06:24 PM (14 years ago)
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I no undastandam. Intapretation pls
Posted: at 4-04-2010 06:24 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- alipanks at 4-04-2010 06:45 PM (14 years ago)
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Wu r d actors n actresses...i go fnd cain flog pesn nw...
Posted: at 4-04-2010 06:45 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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- alipanks at 4-04-2010 06:47 PM (14 years ago)
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Wu r d actors n actresses...i go fnd cain flog pesn nw...
Posted: at 4-04-2010 06:47 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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- alipanks at 4-04-2010 06:50 PM (14 years ago)
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Wu r d actors n actresses...i go fnd cain flog pesn nw...
Posted: at 4-04-2010 06:50 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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- vantheo at 5-04-2010 03:52 AM (14 years ago)
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Nice one

Posted: at 5-04-2010 03:52 AM (14 years ago) | Hero
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- federico at 5-04-2010 08:11 AM (14 years ago)
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u try
Posted: at 5-04-2010 08:11 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sabiti at 9-04-2010 10:11 AM (14 years ago)
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a job wel done
Posted: at 9-04-2010 10:11 AM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- prettyb4eva at 9-04-2010 01:51 PM (14 years ago)
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ok
Posted: at 9-04-2010 01:51 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- qunodinga at 9-04-2010 05:01 PM (14 years ago)
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BROS 4 WHERE U DEY COPY DIS?
Posted: at 9-04-2010 05:01 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- KleverC at 10-04-2010 07:08 PM (14 years ago)
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nice

Posted: at 10-04-2010 07:08 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- federico at 10-04-2010 07:17 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: qunodinga on  9-04-2010 05:01 PM
BROS 4 WHERE U DEY COPY DIS?
lol
Posted: at 10-04-2010 07:17 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- emmy212 at 10-04-2010 08:05 PM (14 years ago)
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i came and saw and am passin
Posted: at 10-04-2010 08:05 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
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- fidelitybarbers at 10-04-2010 08:51 PM (14 years ago)
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a nice one indeed!
Posted: at 10-04-2010 08:51 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
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- stranz at 11-04-2010 02:05 PM (14 years ago)
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@ poster,cool but why u de cry?
Posted: at 11-04-2010 02:05 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
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- swagsb at 20-04-2010 09:26 PM (14 years ago)
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Quote from: stranz on 11-04-2010 02:05 PM
@ poster,cool but why u de cry?

lol. but talk true the pic cute Grin
Posted: at 20-04-2010 09:26 PM (14 years ago) | Upcoming
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