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(1). A request to waste your time educating me about something you may know slightly more about. Fortunately, your vanity allows you to take this request as a compliment.
“Hey, Jerry, do you mind if I pick your brain for a second? I’m trying to figure out how you keep your hair so manageable…”
(1). A term used to describe established, non-negotiable beliefs and practices that your firm stands for. Not stakes that you keep on your kitchen table in case of unexpected vampire attacks.
“We have to throw these down as our table stakes, guys. If they don’t like it then they’ll have to find another wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tubeman distributor. While we certainly stand for fun, low-balling us on shipping rates is no laughing matter!”
(1). What the host of a conference call says to try to regain control after the call has been hopelessly sidetracked by an irrelevant issue or question.
“Hey Tom, thanks for raising that issue, but let’s take that offline so we can get back to actual topic of our call today.”
Props to Terry D. for the submission.
(2). May be used to let the room know that leadership is not willing to talk about the subject at hand.
“This has been a great discussion, but let’s take that topic offline and move on.”
Props to Rob for the submission.
