So this one was a little office humor, based on a twitter exchange where someone was trying to say “the projects are a shitshow”, but politely in office speak. This is my little version of that for this weeks six-sentence story prompt word of FLUID for girlontheedge’s challenge. Enjoy.
“The situation is rather fluid at the moment.”
Karen didn’t want to have to tell him what the fluid was though, because this whole thing was a disaster from the moment they accepted a contract for a material they were unable to build with, on a time-line that they would never be able to make, but when the client turned to her, she smiled and nodded along in agreement with her boss.
“We will keep you apprised of any changes.”
In exactly the same manner you did Mr. Biquell, three weeks after they were made, with no recourse, and with a handful of surface level apologies that are both necessary and entirely meant to stop you from throwing a tantrum in our office.
“Thank you for your understanding, we appreciate your ongoing business.”
Not that you understand, but we both realize that we are 2 years into this project, it would take longer for you to explain it to someone new and get them up to speed then it would for us to finish with the delays because of all your upgrades, so we are stuck with each other, and when we do deliver its going to be so good that you are going to come back for you next new idea, god help us both.
Anne McSommers' Writing Nook 
A triumph of diplomacy?
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This kinda reminds me of the little exchanges we have in our WP comments. 😉
Do we ever write what we really think? 😦
I try not to make too many comments — afraid I’ll say what I think.
I think your story is terrific! Really do! Honest! 🙂
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LOL. Ya, a lot of what we say is very carefully crafted, and I don’t think people give that enough credit sometimes. Thanks for the feedback
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I love this pitch. it sounds so realistic: “it would take longer for you to explain it to someone new and get them up to speed then it would for us to finish with the delays because of all your upgrades, so we are stuck with each other”
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The unvarnished truth that never gets said. Thanks for reading
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Nether-end covering at its finest. 🙂
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For sure, been there, done that
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You translate beautifully!
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Thanks
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And that’s government contracting in a nutshell. Well done!
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Yup, there is nothing more fun that listening to one of those meetings when it isn’t your butt on the line
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😂😂😂
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So fluid it’s dripping, Anne! 😀
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Nice visual there
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It’s funny because it’s true.
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Unfortunately it is
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The stock euphemisms used across various industries. Daresay, we’re all familiar with their definitions!
Good Six, Anne.
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Thanks, I think a lot of us have been in that meeting, and it rings true for a lot of us
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