- Engineer says: A number of different approaches are being tried.
- Engineer means: We are still grasping at straws.
- Engineer says: We're working on a fresh approach to the problem.
- Engineer means: We just hired three kids fresh out of university.
- Engineer says: Close project co-ordination.
- Engineer means: We know who to blame.
- Engineer says: Major technological breakthrough.
- Engineer means: It works OK, but looks very hi-tech.
- Engineer says: Customer satisfaction upon delivery is assured.
- Engineer means: We are so far behind schedule that the customer is
happy to get it delivered.
- Engineer says: Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive.
- Engineer means: The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch.
- Engineer says: Test results were extremely gratifying.
- Engineer means: We are so surprised that the stupid thing works.
- Engineer says: The entire concept will have to be abandoned.
- Engineer means: The only person who understood the thing quit.
- Engineer says: It is in process.
- Engineer means: It is so wrapped up in red tape that the
situation is hopeless.
- Engineer says: We'll look into it.
- Engineer means: Forget it! We have enough problems for now.
- Engineer says: Please read and initial.
- Engineer means: Let's spread the responsibility for the mistake.
- Engineer says: Give us the benefit of your thoughts.
- Engineer means: We'll listen to what you say as long as it doesn't
interfere with what we've already done.
- Engineer says: Give us your interpretation.
- Engineer means: I can't wait to hear this!
- Engineer says: See me/Let's Discuss.
- Engineer means: Come into my office, I'm lonely.
- Engineer says: All new!
- Engineer means: Parts not interchangeable with the previous design.
- Engineer says: Rugged.
- Engineer means: Too heavy to lift!
- Engineer says: Lightweight.
- Engineer means: Lighter than rugged.
- Engineer says: Years of development.
- Engineer means: One finally worked.
- Engineer says: Energy saving.
- Engineer means: Achieved when the power switch is off.
- Engineer says: Low maintenance.
- Engineer means: Impossible to fix if broken.
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