Abracadabra Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 this is an actual email conversation that went on between me, this fijian guy in my department raj, and our boss marcos: raj: Hello ABC, I will help Tyler with the 103 since there is a lot so please keep all the 3 eyes on pega and let me know if there is a lot and you need help. Remember if you ever need help, "always pass the buck". This is something I learned at my other job and it means always ask for help if you are having problems with anything. Thanks Buddy Raj me: pass the buck actually means to pass the blame/job/problem onto someone else raj: It means you get someone to help you resolve that problem. Not to pass it to someone and forget about it. me: http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/pass+the+buck.html raj: Ok Dude - here is the deal. Pass the buck in a work environment means to get someone to help you resolve that problem. This is used by at least 85 % of retail businesses in the US. Just for your information. me: 66.6% of the people in this conversation disagree marcos: You guys kill me!!! Raj - ABC is correct....in the US, passing the buck means (in most cases) "passing the blame" or "passing on a task" me: pwned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R@ndomH3ro Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 We're you guys playing D&D? Because then that would be even more nerdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 hahaha!!!....are you moderating at work??!?... (and you are right...it means to make your problem someone elses problem) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R@ndomH3ro Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Send me more Coolah.. It was so tasty and delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deterrent Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 HAhaha I love work emails, don't forget to use your third eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 that is fucking awesome! bunch of indians saying "please pass the buck" thinking it means to get help. HAHAH! that's what happens when americans tell foreigners one thing means another.....(i'm guilty) good thing they don't know what deer is. "please be passing me the buck, boojob" "oh, yes! immediately, poojob!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 freakin great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest R@ndomH3ro Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 My office emails are boring: CLASSIFICATION:UNCLASSIFIED Good Morning! Please click here to view this week's Spotlight: ***********.mil Have a great weekend! CLASSIFICATION:UNCLASSIFIED CLASSIFICATION:UNCLASSIFIED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deterrent Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 HMmm PooJob... UUHhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny ballbags Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 me: 66.6% of the people in this conversation disagree haha... best part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 24 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 raj got pwned dont argue with native english speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Mamerro Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 When in Rome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deterrent Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie hands Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 thats funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 haha... best part... :lol:co-signed. 66.6% of 2 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 3 people. all these had my boss cc'd in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HESHIANDET Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 in the time it took yous to go back in forth the job could have been done... hesh/mgmt material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 3 people. all these had my boss cc'd in OH!!!...ok....that makes more sense!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 "pwned"...hahahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Huxtable. Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 3 people. all these had my boss cc'd in You'll be working your way up to middle management in no time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 my work emails are "here's work. do it." and from clients its "i love what your designs, now can we make them look shittier?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Maker Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 i LOLed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceLeroy Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 job well done abc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcarrapist Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deterrent Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 What would Raj say to "put it in the buck" 2LiveCru ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Issac Brock Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 We're you guys playing D&D? Because then that would be even more nerdy *WERE /nerd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggity Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 at my job we refer to passing the buck as shit rolls down hill. If i dont want to do it, i pass it to the guy under me, if he dont want, it goes below him. this gets tricky cause once it hits bottom, and that guy doesnt know how to do it, it can sometimes come back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny ballbags Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 at work i pass the buck uphill claiming ignorance.... and it usually works pretty good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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