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(1). An awkward, and ultimately heated, exchange where someone inevitably says something wildly inappropriate, often ending the conversation with a call to HR.
“Yeah, so … let’s just say it was a diplomatically-challenged conversation from start to finish. I don’t think Mike is going to be going on any more client calls anytime soon.”
(1). To mentally prepare a client, staff member or co-worker for some potentially bad (see sub-optimal) news, often regarding a delay or other inconvience that, while perfectly normal, would likely anger or annoy the client, staff member or co-worker.
(1). In real estate listings, a house that is way too small for you and your seven kids to live in.
“I think you’re just going to love this next one! It’s an adorable three-bedroom cape right on a quiet, little corner lot. Those lights? Oh, it’s just the 7-Eleven parking lot. Don’t worry, almost no one ever tries to jump the fence.”
