I must misunderstand

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A sneaky way to tell your boss they’re a clueless idiot without getting fired or yelled at.

I must misunderstand. You said the report was done last week. I’ve been working on it for two months.

I must misunderstand. You think I’m supposed to do this by myself? I have 20 emails to reply to.

I must misunderstand. You said the meeting was at 10. I showed up at 9. That’s not a problem, is it?

A fancy way of saying you think the person talking is a complete idiot.

I must misunderstand. You said the project was on track. It’s three days late, and the client is screaming.

I must misunderstand. You think I’m supposed to laugh at your joke? I’ve been crying since Tuesday.

I must misunderstand. You said the cake was ready. I’ve been waiting for it since 8 a. m.

A desperate attempt to save your dignity when someone clearly has no idea what they’re talking about.

I must misunderstand. You said the budget was approved. I still have to beg for money for paperclips.

I must misunderstand. You think I’m supposed to know the password to the network? I barely know my own email address.

I must misunderstand. You said the printer was working. It hasn’t worked since last week.

A clever trick to avoid getting yelled at when you know the person talking is wrong.

I must misunderstand. You said the deadline was Friday. It’s Monday, and I haven’t even started.

I must misunderstand. You think I’m supposed to be happy about this? I’ve been working 12-hour days for a month.

I must misunderstand. You said the client was satisfied. They sent me a 10-page complaint.

A secret weapon for people who are too afraid to say what they really think.

I must misunderstand. You said the team was doing great. They’re all arguing with each other and missing deadlines.

I must misunderstand. You think I’m supposed to believe that? I’ve seen the emails.

I must misunderstand. You said the coffee machine was fixed. It still doesn’t work.

A polite way to say someone is an idiot and you’re not going to let them know.

I must misunderstand. You said the plan was perfect. It’s a mess, and no one knows what they’re doing.

I must misunderstand. You think I’m supposed to be excited about this? I’ve been stuck in a meeting for two hours.

I must misunderstand. You said the cake was good. I’ve been eating it since 10 a. m.