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– Image generated by Microsoft Designer AI. “You should take a look at the hair dryer; the cord is damaged,” my wife tells me. I immediately think of the usual issue: the protective sheath near the strain relief is damaged. A perfect opportunity to try out that pack of Sugru-like putty I haven’t opened yet, hoping I grabbed the black one.

I’m always baffled when I hear English expressions thrown around in the corporate world, just to sound trendy or smarter (if only that were true!). From the legendary smart working instead of remote work or working from home, terms used by actual Brits and Americans,1 to location, briefing, trend, target, brand, performance, challenge, not to mention the number one, my absolute favorite, team building.