I recently read something that said to avoid the word “just” in business correspondence. I have started deleting it when I write it by habit, and my emails are more direct and authoritative without it (although I always make sure to use “please” and “thank you”). Doesn’t this sound better?:

I think we’ve had our fill of “all white” lately, don’t you?

Ha! Only a man would recommend this. I probably speak for all women when I say I judge the quality of each day by how long I had to wear a bra. Working-from-home days are the BEST days.

This reminds me of when everyone was in an uproar when they found out Atticus Finch was really a racist.

House cleaners don’t tidy, they clean. You have to tidy before they come to your house, or you’ll be very disappointed in what doesn’t get cleaned.

House cleaners don’t tidy, they clean. You have to tidy before they come to your house, or you’ll be very…

I had a job a few years ago that I hated so much, I worked 6:30 am to 3:30 pm just to trick myself into thinking that I was leaving early, even though I had to spend nine fucking hours there every day.

What kind of limes are those? One reason I love to use limes in drinks vs. lemons is because all the limes I’ve ever seen have no seeds.

I thought that part was unspoken, but I assume that’s what he does.

Only Dan Snyder could turn a family of football fanatics into people who have all kinds of time on Sunday afternoons now.

Dear “Hoping”

I’ve survived massive layoffs because I have more than one skill in my industry. But, of course, that hasn’t saved me other times. Sh*t happens, and sometimes it’s the best thing that can happen.

I love this. Thank you.

My thought exactly. No aristocracy here.

“Please cut it into 8 pieces; I don’t think we can eat 12.”

Does anyone know if there’s a way to donate to this defendant? I’m sure she doesn’t have the $100 or the money for the diversion program. I hope someone locally has already stepped up, but I’d like to do what I can to help.

On the flip side, I once had a 9 am interview for a job and while I sat in the lobby chatting with the receptionist, I noticed that NOT ONE PERSON who came through on their way into the office said “hello” to her or even nodded a greeting. I took myself out the running for that position. Who wants to work there?

DUH.

How is this quicker and easier than cooking it in a pan and actually making French toast? The only step that’s different is putting in a mug to microwave.

I’m still giggling about Frank Sex Press dot com

A better solution might be to make a second offer for more or better work for a discounted rate if you want to entice a customer.