Tuesday, September 24, 2019
A linguistic irritant XC
Although I appreciate the politeness of the phrase, "at your earliest convenience," I've often felt tempted to test its limits. (i.e. "No, I didn't pay that bill, fill out that survey, or return your call yet. I thought I needed eight full hours of sleep first. You want me to be well-rested, don't you? Also, although it's only September, I want to shop for Christmas gifts while I'm inspired. Obviously, that should take precedence over the task you want me to complete. Also, my cat wants a drink of water from the kitchen sink. 'At my earliest convenience?' You'd better bring a chair.")