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Appendix A

Also, remember there are so many words in the language; it is
unnecessary and wrong to use curse words, swear words, or bad lan-
guage. Some of these words were used in our anecdotes (e.g., bullshit,
B.S.) because they actually were used and the stories happened that
way. They are not examples of appropriate language.

Idioms and Other Vocabulary

A hardship: a difficulty
Benchmark: standard
Breath of fresh air: something different and good
Consumed: eaten or drunk
Don’t cut it: are wrong; won’t work
Duplication of effort: two people doing the same work
that is meant only for one to do
Frantic: hurried and, often, worried
In the loop: included and informed about what is going
on
Jumping in: interrupting
Laid-back: relaxed
Limp noodle or dead fish handshakes: weak handshakes
Slips up: makes a mistake
Soup to nuts or the whole ball of wax: everything
Specifically: exactly
Staring: looking fixedly
Trash: garbage
When I get around to it: whenever I have time

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