I am surrounded by management and business cliches all day long. The first dozen or so times you hear them, they may be clever or amusing or, on rare occasions, even useful for conveying some truth in a very succinct manner. After that they begin to fade. They become as tired as the previous cliche that the new one replaced.
I’m not opposed to cliches. I think they actually serve a very useful purpose in our language. But cliches, like clothing fads, come and go. What is clever today may seem faded, dull, and worn out after awhile.
Unfortunately, sometimes a cliche is the most efficient way of saying something.
As they say, brevity is the soul of wit.
Reminds me of work–I love your sense of humour!
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Thank you, MyDang! I’m so glad you enjoy my little observations. Unfortunately, you can’t make this stuff up. Ha ha!
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You have a great way of conveying ideas, and lending them a nice humorous twist! You inspire me, sir.
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Thank you, Wilt! You are too kind. If I am able to inspire you in any way it is a great honor. You inspire me, too, so it is mutually beneficial. 🙂
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