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Showing posts with label euphemisms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label euphemisms. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

158. Euphemisms

What To Say When You Don’t Want To Offend Anyone:

  • pushy = “has initiative”
  • smells bad = “fragrant”
  • not talented = “working on developing his potential”
  • clumsy = “physical in surprising ways”
  • messy = "collector with varied interests displayed in a non-structured style"
  • eavesdropper = “always in the know”
  • nosy = “extremely interested in others”
  • late = "not confined by traditional time restraints"
  • tacky dresser = “brave wardrobe choices”
  • gossipy = “creative story-teller”
  • thief = "unclear on proper boundaries of possession"
  • bratty = “energetic”
  • watches too much TV, couch potato = "unwinds through meditation, or sometimes with media outlets"
  • emails too much = "likes to stay connected"
  • wastes time = "sometimes a tad bit unfocused"
  • fat = "appreciates delicious food, somewhat of a gourmet"
  • horrible driver = "risk-taker"
  • won't leave the house = "risk-averse" 
  • lazy = “tired”
  • mentally unstable, possibly dangerous = "confused"
  • interrupts constantly = “wants to be involved in the conversation”
  • loser = “second place winner”
  • no = “sure, let me get back to you”
  • I don't have time for that = "What a great opportunity for someone else!"
  • ugly = “plain, but in a good way”
  • ugly= “wholesome, all natural”
  • unattractive = “earthy”
  • tastes bland = “I’m sure some people like it, my palate is just not very developed”
  • poison = see above
  • disgusting = ditto
  • rip off, waste of money = “cost-prohibitive”
  • piece of junk = "mass-produced"
  • hung-over = “touch of the flu”
  • hung-over = “stomach bug”
  • obnoxious = “really social, almost what I would consider too social”
  • loud = “bothering my ear-drums a little bit”
  • old = “not really that old”
  • old = “what do you consider old?”
  • yucky interior of a house, including 1970’s avocado-green shag carpeting = “slightly dated décor”
  • ready to gut entire house = “might need some minor updates”
  • mean, not helpful = “seems busy”
  • downright ignores you = "distracted"
  • bitchy = "not that friendly"
  • hate her, can’t be in the same room with her = “I don’t know her that well”
  • opinionated = “likes to blog”
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