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Can You Name the Most Hated Business Buzzwords And Jargon?

According to a new survey by Preply these are the most hated, never wanna hear them again, stop using them, enough already, buzzwords used in business. They surveyed 1500 of…

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According to a new survey by Preply these are the most hated, never wanna hear them again, stop using them, enough already, buzzwords used in business. They surveyed 1500 of us to find out which word and phrases annoyed us the most. My least favorite isn't on the list. I'll share below, but check and see if yours made the list...

New Normal

Like it or not, this is the way things are now

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Culture

A company's culture, mission statement, mode of operation, motto etc.

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Circle Back

Revisiting a topic that you never wanted to visit

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Boots on the Ground

Military reference that means putting employees on a project which probably includes you

army pants and boots

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Give 110 Percent

It's impossible, and sometimes coworkers will up the percentage even more

Commuters walk to work over London

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Low-Hanging Fruit

Taking the easy way.

Low hanging fruit

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Win-Win

Everybody's happy! Except with the use of this phrase.
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Move the Needle

When something moves forward or progresses

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Growth Hacking

Inexpensive ways to market or sell. This can be done without "hacking" of any kind.

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Think Outside the Box

We've all heard this one. Maybe they should do it and think of another way to say it.

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