Management Speak: I need you to recommend a supplier. I hear the ABC Corporation may make a good product.
Translation: ABC is the right answer. The president is an old buddy, and he’s promised me a job if I ever have to bail out of this one.
– This week’s anonymous contributor shows how to handle a tough evaluation

Management Speak: We’re evaluating the software.
Translation: The check is in the mail. We’re working hard on it. Don’t call us, we’ll call you.
– IS Survivalist Kim Boriskin evaluates this choice phrase for us