(1). The same as saying “Let’s make sure we’re on the same page” but way cheesier.
“Can you explain that again to make sure I understand the ask?” Ugggghh.
Props to Amy J. for the submission!
Understand the Ask
RANDOM LINGO
Style Points
(1). A plus for wearing a nice suit, but often accompanied by a minus that there’s no one inside it.
“Well, Jeff’s dog-and-pony show may win on style points, but the fact that he wasn’t sure what the client’s name was or what business he was in might have cost him a next meeting.”
Brown Bag
(1). To attend a conference or seminar that encourages you to bring your own food. You should think about getting on some better mailing lists or something, dude.
“So, I’m going to this talk about how to land clients tomorrow. They told everyone to brown bag it, so I guess I’m bringing my lunch. Come to think of it, they don’t seem very good at landing clients….