What the Engineer says (What it really means)

• A number of different approaches are being tried.
  We are still grasping at straws.
• We’re working on a fresh approach to the problem.
  We just hired three kids fresh out of college.
• Close project coordination.
  We know who to blame.
• Major technological break through.
  It works OK, but looks very hi-tech.
• Customer satisfaction upon delivery is assured.
  We are so far behind schedule the customer is happy to get it delivered.
• Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive.
  The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch.
• Test results were extremely gratifying.
  We are so surprised that the stupid thing works.
• The entire concept will have to be abandoned.
  The only person who understood the thing quit.
• It is in process.
  It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is about hopeless.
• We’ll look into it.
  Forget it! We have enough problems for now.
• Please read and initial.
  Let’s spread the responsibility for the mistake.
• Give us the benefit of your thoughts.
  We’ll listen to what you have to say as long as it doesn’t interfere with what we’ve already done.
• Give us your interpretation.
  I can’t wait to hear this!
• See me, or Let’s Discuss.
  Come into my office, I’m lonely.
• All new!
  Parts not interchangeable with the previous design.
• Rugged
  Too heavy to lift!
• Lightweight
  Lighter than rugged.
• Years of development
  One finally worked.
• Energy saving
  Achieved when the power switch is off.
• Low maintenance
  Impossible to fix if broken.