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That may be, but the linked page gives no indication as such so for somebody (a non-native English speaker for example) genuinely looking for advice on tactful
by vunderba 2y ago
That may be, but the linked page gives no indication as such so for somebody (a non-native English speaker for example) genuinely looking for advice on tactful communication between co-workers - this might be doing more harm than good.
Also if this is indeed satire, it's so subtle as to be functionally nonexistent.
Original:
Stop assigning me so many tasks if you want any of them to get done
Alternative:
As my workload is quite heavy, can you help me understand what I should reprioritize to accommodate this new task?
The cynic in me says that this started out as an earnest endeavor but the feedback was so brutal that the author backpedaled and "pivoted" the product with a rebranding as satire.
- aragilar 2y agoThe alternative is definitely satire.
- vunderba 2y agoHow exactly is it satirical? That particular example is actually a pretty normal way to express to a manager that their current load is relatively high but if there was a way to re-prioritize certain tasks then they could possibly get it done. Satire is generally incisive in some way and uses constructs like exaggeration, irony, etc. in a humorous take. Here's a few more: Original: Stop calling me before my workday even starts Alternative: If you need to contact me, please note that my working hours being at 8 am and 6 pm. Communications received prior to this won’t be seen. Original: How much does this role pay? Alternative: Can you share what the overall compensation looks like for this role? Sorry but if this is satire then it's the dry-wit equivalent of the cinnamon challenge.
- GJim 2y ago> How exactly is it satirical? Without wishing to cause offence..... Americans are rather well known for an inability to spot the satire and sarcasm that pervades our conversation here in Blighty.