tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122549.post8909099102541348265..comments2008-06-30T11:22:07.001-04:00Billnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122549.post-27545944621752983792008-06-30T11:14:00.000-04:002008-06-30T11:14:00.000-04:00I once worked for a manager who felt that throwing "twenty dollar words" around in memos added to his credibility. I got to proofread one of his works in which he exhorted everyone to "make a consecrated effort" to meet a deadline. Did he mean a "concerted effort," I inquired. No -- he wanted them to make a "devoted effort." I gave up.Vashtihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307881083003440662noreply@blogger.com