What people say vs. what people mean, in life, at work

Question

I have come to realize we live in a world of euphemisms, of keeping appearances.What are some things people say that usually mean something else?

kbrannigan · Accepted Answer

"I have multiple streams of income" usually means: "I have to work two jobs to keep up my fancy lifestyle"

stop50 · Answer

Im fine - anything from im dying to aktualy fine

dazc · Answer

Come and work for us, we are a small friendly team... Which explains why people keep leaving?An award winning agency... we spend a lot on advertising.We are passionate about... nothing!

What people say vs. what people mean, in life, at work

I have come to realize we live in a world of euphemisms, of keeping appearances.
What are some things people say that usually mean something else?

"I have multiple streams of income" usually means: "I have to work two jobs to keep up my fancy lifestyle"

Im fine - anything from im dying to aktualy fine

Come and work for us, we are a small friendly team... Which explains why people keep leaving?
An award winning agency... we spend a lot on advertising.
We are passionate about... nothing!