i am a customer service rep and somtimes i say phrases like "give you a shout back" or "ill give you a shout" or "give me a shout" my boss said not to say this but i think it is fairly common or at least normal sounding what do you think?
2007-02-09 09:12:50 · 9 answers · asked by givenrhythm 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is common, but it is not prefessional. I hear it alot when managers speak to other managers or close peers, but not when it is used in a formal meeting. You might want to use, "I'll get back to you" or something similar. I would consider "give you a short" slang.
2007-02-09 09:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by anakinjade1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some contexts in which colloquialisms might be all right. But, whyuse them? I would urge you to develop and demonstrate a breadth of formal vocabulary. When your management is looking at candidates for future promotions, they try to conjure up how effective you'd be as a leader, representing the company. If that matters to you, you might consider strengthening your command of the language. Besides, your boss -- the guy who passes out the raises and promotions -- asked you not to use the phrase. Maybe he's being intrusive; maybe he's being helpful.
2007-02-09 09:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up with people who used "gal" especially for women human beings, yet used "adult adult males" in the plural for human beings regardless of gender. i in my opinion would not use the term, yet i'm no longer offended by using it. that's somewhat overly casual, colloquial, or maybe condescending; even however, it incredibly is greater of a verbal habit than an meant insult, in maximum circumstances. i think of greater formal language is proper for the workplace, and much less dated words could make the speaker sound much less like a geezer. i do no longer think of you're a sexist pig. I savour your sensitivity in asking. i'm a 50+ lady Democrat who appreciates the ACLU.
2016-10-01 21:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the professional world, shouting is unacceptatble - even if you really mean "I will call you later" or "My people will get with your people".
We do NOT shout honey, nor do we pick our noses in public, or cuss under our breath. LISTEN to the elders in your work/play life. They know whereof they speak.
2007-02-09 09:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this is definitely not acceptable in the workplace. It's disrespectful to speak in such a manner to customers.
2007-02-09 09:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by Natty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not professional so yeah its strange saying it in a professional setting.
2007-02-10 09:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by andreamntngr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically ur job iz boring and dull.... u should quit and become a Comedian.
{hip hip Horray}
2007-02-09 09:47:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not as bad as "let's give it up for"
2007-02-09 09:20:23 · answer #8 · answered by Pink 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes.
it just doesn't sound too good.
2007-02-09 10:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by robsta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋