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(1). A call to a competitor or client by a consultant without disclosing who they are working for (and usually pretending to be a prospect) in order to get some information out of them about their business or operations.
“So, we had a no names discussion with the folks at IBM, as you requested…turns out they make computers. It’ll all be in our final report…”
(1). How Ops or Tech tells you they have no interest in doing whatever it is you want them to do.
“Hmm … so, you’d like us to take over the quarterly account performance metrics reporting … well, I think the first step is for us to conduct a level of effort analysis to see if we are able to resource that … we’ll get back to you ….”
(1). A grossly overused filler word whose only purpose is to attempt to make a statement seem smarter than including “um”, “uh” or other unintelligible word/sound.
“I swear I am going to unleash a pack of rabid squirrels on the next person that says basically!”
(2). An insipid word used to frame, initiate or clarify an opinion, statement, fact, or clarification.
“Our product will basically transform the way you engage with your customers.” It’s a product and it’s BASIC…..gee whiz!
Also see: literally and actually
Props to Brad for the submission!
