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(1). n. A repeated attempt to obtain a different answer or result, often used while feigning guilt, and even more often resulting in something being escalated to management.
(2). v. To annoyingly attempt to obtain a different answer or result, often (depending on how pushy you are) resulting in some sort of successful outcome.
“Sorry for the push back, Andy, but I really think we should be able to get this done for twenty bips. I’ll take this all the way up the chain of command, if I have to.”
(1). An actual signature (with a pen). Remember those?
“So, Compliance told us we need a wet signature on this document. Gross.”
(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.”
