The Corporate Translator: A Guide to Nonsense Words in the Office

Corporatespeak: “Take this offline.” Translation: “I have no idea how to handle this, so I'm just going to hope you forget about it.”

Whether you're a burned-out professional, a veteran of Zoom calls that could've been emails, or a fresh grad learning to speak fluent office, stand-up comedian Mike Mancusi—as his viral character the Corporate Translator—shares the practical takeaways anyone can use to communicate like a human at work.

• 100+ buzzwords and euphemisms decoded into plain English
• -approved ways to express pure hostility to a coworker
• Scripts for negotiating raises, acing interviews, and navigating the office environment from onboarding to exit interview
• A “What They Say vs. What They Mean” guide to office life

Decode the chaos and laugh your way through your next performance review!