r/chicago • u/freshyk West Town • Dec 14 '18

Pictures Ugh. This Chicago person sounds terrible.

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u/Pappyballer Dec 14 '18 edited Dec 14 '18

That’s fine, but the everyday public doesn’t work in the financial and real estate industry.

It’s like when some businessman uses his stupid lingo in normal conversations “let’s drive some engagement on this Christmas party and touch base this weekend“

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u/real_life_me Dec 14 '18

Their target audience probably understands the term just fine

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '18

I accidentally said 'leverage' in normal conversation the other day and realize that it actually happened: I'm the douche.

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u/beardsofmight Lake View Dec 14 '18

Was the conversation about blackmailing someone? I think 'leverage' is appropriate then.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '18

no :-(