PA State Guidelines on use of offensive language in the workplace

Dear Pennsylvania State Employees:

It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals
throughout the State have been using foul language during the course of
normal conversation with their co-workers.

Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended,
this type of language will no longer be tolerated. We do however, realize
the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings
when communicating to co-workers within State offices.

Therefore, a list of 18 New and Innovative "TRY SAYING" phrases have been
provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in
an effective manner.

1) TRY SAYING:
I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF:
You don't know what the f*** you're doing.

2) TRY SAYING:
She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF:
She's a ball-busting b**ch.

3) TRY SAYING:
Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF:
And when the f*** do you expect me to do this?

4) TRY SAYING:
I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF:
Ain't Nooooo f****** way!

5) TRY SAYING:
Really?
INSTEAD OF:
Giiiiiiiiiiit the f*** outta here!!!

6) TRY SAYING:
Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF:
Tell a muthaf***** who gives a sh**

7) TRY SAYING:
I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF:
It's not my f****** problem.

8) TRY SAYING:
That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF:
What the f*** ?!

9) TRY SAYING:
I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF:
This sh** won't work.

10) TRY SAYING:
I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF:
Why the f*** didn't you tell me sooner?

11) TRY SAYING:
He's not familiar with the issues.
INSTEAD OF:
He ain't got a f***in' clue!!!

12) TRY SAYING:
Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF:
YO!! D***HEAD!!!!

13) TRY SAYING:
So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF:
Boy, did they f*** THAT up?!?

14) TRY SAYING:
I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF:
F*** outta here!!!!

15) TRY SAYING:
I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF:
F*** outta here!!!!

16) TRY SAYING:
I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF:
THIS is some bulls***!!!

17) TRY SAYING:
You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF:
Who the f*** died and made you boss?

18) TRY SAYING:
He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF:
He's a f***in' d***head!!!!

Pennsylvania State Department - Human Resources