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(1). Because saying “schedule” isn’t sexy enough to bring all the boys to the yard.
“Alright Megan, how about we calendarize that pow wow for next month in Washington. What? We can’t say pow wow anymore? We can’t call them the Redskins anymore? Hmm, ok so let’s calendarize that meeting for next month in Washington. What? Ok ok, I’ll stop saying calendarize. Let’s schedule that meeting next month in Washington.”
Props to DF for the submission!
(1). In finance, to sell investments that have appreciated quickly in an attempt to lock in profits. The phrase is used by financial advisors when speaking with clients to provide them with a sense of accomplishment that will; 1 lead to their approval, and 2 allow the advisor to gloss over the poor performance of other investments in the portfolio.
(1). To organize annoying social events for your employees thinking they just need to spend even more time together to start getting along.
“Okay, guys…I think with the disappointing comp numbers and recent defections, we could use a little teambuilding around here. So…we’re going bowling!”
