Fight the Bull

I don't admit this very often, but there are times when I sit in business meetings and I haven't a clue what people are talking about. The jargon is flying, acronyms are bandied about, and well, frankly, it all just starts to get piled on a little too thickly. If you know what I mean.

I recently came across a great book, Why Business People Speak Like Idiots, that renewed my faith in my ability to detect . . . er . . . misuse of the english language. I highly recommend a visit to their site. My favorite feature: the Mystery Matador. Just copy and paste the latest missive from your lawyer or insurance company, and the Mystery Matador will highlight the "bull" and send them an anonymous message, enlightening them by pointing how that perhaps they could speak a bit more plainly.

Ole!