10 more of the most offensive things said at work

10 more of the most offensive things said at work10 more of the most offensive things said at workMaybe you didnt intend to be offensive, but there are some phrases people often say in the workplace that, point blank,areoffensive. From phrases deeply rooted in racism,sexism, homophobia and other prejudices, tomicroaggressionsthat seem harmless from the surface, we have to be careful about how we communicate - especially in the workplace.To give you some insight, here are 10 offensive phrases people commonly throw around at the office - and what you can say instead.1. The Peanut Gallery We bet you didnt know that the peanut gallery, which you might call your snooping coworkers who are throwing in their unsolicited two cents into an A-B conversation, actually has racist roots. The phrase dates back to Vaudeville-era theaters it refers to the section of seats in the house where people of color were forced to sit.What to Say InsteadNosey-Pokes2. Howd You End up in This Field?Asking a woman especially how she ended up in a field could come off like youve made the assumption she doesnt belong there. Women already feel unwelcome in a large majority of industries, especially male-dominated industries like STEM.What to Say InsteadInstead of asking how a woman ended up in the field, ask them about their experiences that lead them there and congratulate them for theirhard work.3. Youre Such a SpazSure, this might seem like a harmless and even playful jab, but the word spaz is just as offensive as calling someone the R-word. It derives from its association with cerebral palsy, a disease once referred to as spastic paralysis. Some people find the word spastic to be the second most offensive word to describe people with disabilities, according to a BBC study.What to Say InsteadKlutz4. Youre Like a SuperheroSure, this might seem like a compliment. But when you say it to a working mother who is expected to be like a superhero to make ends meet, its short-sighted. Working wo men are often forced to bear the brunt of childcare, elderly care and even irrelevant help around the office, all while working full-time jobs. They wouldnt have to be like superheroes if society started accepting an equal division of household labor and paid women fairly for equal work.What to Say InsteadJust dont say anything. Lend a helping hand and, if youre in a position to do so, give the woman equal pay.5. You HooligansAgain, calling coworkers a group of hooligans might seem playful, but the word hooligans was actually used in the 19th century to describe Irish immigrants struggling to fit in in London. The cartoons depicting hooligans were racists and painted harsh stereotypes of urban immigrants as buffoons.What to Say InsteadKnobs6. Youre Being Oversensitive.While you might think youre helping someone better understand a situation by letting them know that you feel theyre being oversensitive, youre actually making them feel as though their feelings are invalid. Everyone is entitled to feel how they feel, and some of us are just more sensitive than others. Thats not a weakness in fact, many would argue that its a strength.What to Say InsteadI understand youre hurt/frustrated/overwhelmed by this situation. What can I do to help?7. No Can Do No can do is just a thing we sometimes say, but the broken English cropped up in the mid-1800s. During that time, Westerners were largely racist against the East and used this kind of broken English to mock Chinese Pidgin English. Using it today might seem silly, but its origin certainly is not.What to Say InsteadI cant do that.8. Our General Rule of Thumb How many times have you called something a general rule of thumb at work? Did you know that its believed to have derived from a 1600s English law that allowed men to beat their wives with sticks? Legend has it the stick had to be no wider than the mans thumb in thickness.What to Say InsteadThe Rule9. Thats Crazy TalkWeve all called someone crazy at some point, e specially for talking about a situation in a certain way - we like to call it crazy talk. But referring to your babo or coworker or client as crazy is a dig at those of us who really do suffer from mental illnesses. And because mental illness isnt taken as seriously as it should already, this insult derails the progress for increased awareness, treatment and overall help.What to Say InsteadWhy dont you look at this way instead?10. You Look Exhausted.Maybe youre just trying to sympathize with someone who really does look tired. But you dont know whats going on in their life, so you dont know what could be making them look so exhausted. Calling them out for it, especially without knowing the underlying causes, is rude. And it can be hurtful for someone whos putting on a brave face and trying their best tonotlook exhausted.A version of this post previously appeared on Fairygodboss, the largest career community that helps women get the inside scoop on pay, corporate culture, benefits, and work flexibility. Founded in 2015, Fairygodboss offers company ratings, job listings, discussion boards, and career advice.

This Steve Jobs 1973 job application was so bad you literally wont believe it

This Steve Jobs 1973 job application was so bad you literally wont believe itThis Steve Jobs 1973 job application was so bad you literally wont believe itIs it possible that a really bad job application helped launch the personal computer revolution? Steve Jobs may beremembered as a genius (and rightfully so), but a questionnaire submitted by the then-18-year-old tells a different story. Although, maybe thats a good thing. Had he actually taken the time to properly complete it, he may have landed a job that could have forever altered his career path.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThree years before founding the Apple Computer Company with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, a teenage Jobs filled out this job application questionnaire after dropping out of college. The one-page document - which includes his name, address, major, a fewskills and abilities, but little else - will be up for auction from March 8-15 and is estimated to fetch $50,000.While the application seemingly shows little effort, it does highlight Jobss emerging interest in technology. He declares he is skillful with a calculator and computer in regards to plan, tech and points out his special abilities in electronics tech or design engineer. digital.The listing on RR Auctions site offers some more on the document and Jobss time at Reed College

How Much Should Recruiters Trust a LinkedIn Profile

How Much Should Recruiters Trust a LinkedIn Profile How Much Should Recruiters Trust a LinkedIn Profile While it is a powerful deterrent to profile embellishment, this fear of public exposure is not a complete deterrent and recruiters should exercise some caution. According toa study by ICM group (reported in PersonnelToday) 9 percent of those who claimed to have an up-to-date LinkedIn profile said that they had embellished their career achievements on their profiles.LinkedIn is still more trustworthy than a resumeBut, while this is a concerning issue which suggests that recruiters should continue to be wary about the integrity of the data in a LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn profiles appear to be much more trustworthy than resume data based on the results of an AOL Job survey, which found that 25 percent of people say they have lied or embellished the data on their resume.So, to answer the question of whether a recruiter can rely on a LinkedIn profile, it seems that while they are not perfect, they can be relied upon much more than a resumeIs the LinkedIn profile data current?The ICM research showed that approximately one third of profiles were up to date with the remainder being out of date or not used. So, the survey suggests, that despite LinkedIns great efforts to encourage users to update their zugnglich profiles, recruiters should not have an expectation that LinkedIn profiles are up to date as most will be out of date. This means that recruiters willneed to check with the candidates or ask them to update it or provide them with an up-to-date resume, before acting on it.How much should recruiters trust LinkedIn recommendations?The integrity of recommendations was also called into question by the survey results as they found that 10 percent of LinkedIn users asked someone to recommend them on the basis that it would be reciprocated, e.g. not because they might ordinarily recommend them. This serves to devalue the recommendations somewhat. What they also fou nd was that 7 percent of those surveyed had written flattering or exaggerated recommendations as a favor to a connection.So, I think that recruiters should take a critical view when considering recommendations, which goes beyond simply counting the number of recommendations and the number of mentions of the word excellent or driven (I am sure none of you would ever dream of doing this). I suggest that recruiters take a look at the quality of the referee and put more faith in references from superiors rather than colleagues who may be less willing to do favors for subordinates. Also, put your faith in recommendations that talk about specific projects, dates and outcomes within a specific context rather than those that offer no context to the recommendation.Can you trust the size of the network?The survey also found that 30 percent of users were happy to accept a connection request from someone they didnt know and 16 percent send connections to people they have not met. This is not a harte nuss in itself, (if done within the rules of LinkedIn), as you may be looking to make a connection in the legitimate pursuit of an opportunity.But it does mean that the size of the network may not bear any relation to the quality of the connections, e.g. how actionable is that network, e.g. a member with 200 well selected connections may have a more powerful and actionable network than a member with 1,000 very shallow connections.So, in jobs where connections may matter, e.g. sales jobs, recruiters might want to examine an individuals network with a fine toothed comb to look for relevance and quality of connections. Ideally, a majority of the contacts that you see should have professional relevance to the profile member your are assessing. Another clue is to check their updates and see how many connections they have picked up that day. If you find that they have made 50 connections that day you might question what the actual quality of those connections, e.g. are these really strong sales leads or prospects? (Note, there is nothing wrong with making 50 connections a day, but I think this kind of connection building is more relevant to those wishing to build an audience for regular, light touch news updates and maybe not for consultative geschftlicher umgang relationships.)I am in no way questioning the importance and centrality of the LinkedIn Profile to the recruitment process, (I rely on LinkedIn) because it is a very powerful recruitment tool, but like resumes that came before it, it is not a flawless screening tool, and recruiters should be suitably vigilant and cautious when using it.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

Should You Tell Coworkers How Much You Make

Should You Tell Coworkers How Much You Make Should You Tell Coworkers How Much You Make On the other hand, it has been claimed (by a number of commentators) that under interpretations of sections 29 U.S.C. 157 and U.S.C. 158(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 and in administration of it, discussion of compensation cannot be prohibited by contract or otherwise, if the discussions or disclosures are only among workers, are only about their own compensation and do not occur on the job.The recently proposed Paycheck Fairness Act legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (Maryland) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (Connecticut)), if passed, would presumably and unambiguously take care of the can (even if the 1935 NLRA has loopholes), leaving the should.According to its two Democrat sponsors, the Paycheck Fairness Act would also allow women to seek punitive damages for pay discrimination, establish a grant program to strengthen salary negotiation and other workplace skills and require the Department of Labor to enhance outreach and training efforts to eliminate pay disparities.But supposing the Act becomes law, and fear of employer reprisals becomes a thing of the past, should you tell coworkers how much you earn or other details of yur compensation and contract (not covered by any confidentiality clause)?What is there to loseor gainin disclosing any of this to coworkers?The Case Against TellingAlmost instinctively, we seem to feel that revealing this information to coworkers is somehow a bad idea, becauseCoworkers may press for comparable compensation, if we make more than they do, which may cause our employer toresent us, with unpredictable, but probably unwelcome repercussionsimpose workplace cutbacks of some sort to pay for their salary/wage and/or benefit increasesfreeze or reduce our compensation at the end of our contracts, while increasing theirsincrease our workload as a display of employer fairnessmore generally and compreh ensively review manpower needs, our job descriptions, compensation packages and work load, with adverse consequences for usreplace us with them or with equally lower-pay staff.2. Coworkers may get raises that obliterate our sense of superiority, high status or special worth.3. Coworkers may resent us if we make more or view and treat us as inferior, if we make less.4. Coworkers may hit on us for loans, expect us to pick up the lunch tab, etc., if we make more.5. Coworkers may scrutinize, challenge or criticize our job credentials and somehow make it an issue with our employer. This is virtually certain to happen if their credentials are better than ours.6. Coworkers may join revolutionary political parties that overthrow the government, with us among the earliest targets for revenge.7. Our significant other(s) will berate us for telling.A Telling Case for Telling?On the other hand, what about potential gains from a tell-all approach? This list seems harder to compile, as benefits of revealing what we make seem less than obvious. But think about it and consider these possibilities1. If the coworkers do not perform jobs that are in any way comparable to ours, we can enjoy their perceptions of and respect for our high status. The indispensable precondition for telling them is that their jobs are not similar to ours, which eliminates the likelihood of salary competition among us.However, if the difference in compensation is obscene, e.g., gabillion-dollar executive bonuses vs. unskilled workers extremum wage, caution is, as noted above, advised, lest the seeds of revolt and revenge be sown among an angered revolution-minded downtrodden proletariat.2. If, prior to divulging our income and benefits, we had no idea of or only suspicions about the differences between ours and that of coworkers, we can, upon learning the truth, take steps to have ours increased, if ours are less than theirs.Or we could have an incentive to explore bona fide justifications for the diffe rences and explain them to our coworkers, thereby eliminating their own suspicions and resentments.3. If we know we make substantially more than our coworkers performing the same or similar tasks, we can tell them- but with expressed regret for the inequitable treatment, which we blame on the employer, thereby turning the otherwise hostile coworkers into allies for the cause of economic justice. Of course, there are, as noted above, risks in this, e.g., a leveling of our income later.4. If the coworkers are more recent hires, we can explain our more favorable compensation package as the result of a kind of employment-contract grandfathering or explain the differences as one impact of the recession after we were hired. This way, we will be seen as being candid and innocent.5. Our significant other(s) may not find out weve toldunless we make should you tell youve told? a second question to which we reply yes.

The Pain of How to Add References to a Resume

The Pain of How to Add References to a Resume If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on How to Add References to a Resume If you know in advance your reference may be reached by a particular business, you can share your resume and the work description with your references. Now that youre schooled on the best way to list reference on a resume, know your resumeand your referencesmay have to be altered slightly as you submit an application for different jobs. When you have your resume and references complete, you will be prepared to Search jobs to seek out your next rewarding career. Job references should not be included on a resume. If you make an application to receive a job do not neglect to specify applicable certifications in such regions. The ideal time to find a job is when youve got work, but it doesnt indicate that its simple to look for work as youre employed. State why you could be interested in the job. If youre attempting to acquire work in accounting or f inance you require averystrong resume. One of the absolute most important facets of using references in work application is that the reference knows that theyve been listed. Writing a resume isnt a simple endeavour, and as stated by the feedback from our current community, its really beneficial to check professional resume examples before starting to compose your own. Has a negative for most of the approach. For more ideas on the best way to strengthen your program, have a look at our education and teaching resumes. In reality, at times its a poor concept to include resume references. Basically, you want to concentrate on the abilities and experience youve theyre searching for. Youre also likely to need to understand how to choose and request references. Bear in mind your references ought to be on a single parcel of paper. For almost whatever you want to include on a resume, theres a category to help organize it. Possessing a list of references prepared to hand to a prosp ective employer is 1 approach to demonstrate that you think ahead and are prepared. If you will need a tailored invoice for your organization, you can take a peek at the site and have a look at the ones that are fantastic for you. The travel company is causing a big negative environmental effect and ruining the places were attempting to see. When you must provide references to a prospective employer, the best method to do it is to create a reference page it is possible to share with them. The sample reference page provided here can readily be adapted to fulfill your requirements. Youll also discover a sample reference list. Below youll discover a sample reference list. Also, share with them a copy of the resume youre submitting so they can be on precisely the same page if and once the hiring manager calls them up. 1 A resume summary is a brief, snappy introduction paragraph that gives a summary of your very best work. Writing a resume is easy, but it does take some time a nd planning. In a resume the choice of a layout is essential. Lies Youve Been Told About How to Add References to a Resume So it was be a good option in the long term. Each time you submit an application for a new job, check your resume to make sure that it is not only targeted, but in addition current. Attempting to sit down to compose a resume for the very first time can be exceedingly hard, particularly if you have never written a resume before. So whether youre just beginning to compose your resume for the very first time or you think your old one needs a new appearance, there are a number of basic guidelines that you want to follow as a way to be successful in locating the job you desire. Have a look at our information technology resume samples for some tips about how to present yourself as the ideal candidate. When youre submitting work program, you wish to supply employers with as much details about yourself as possible. Make certain to double check the information to be certain its accurate. Contact Information The very first section of your resume should incorporate information on the way the employer can contact you. Some information is called for by law. Quite often, a reference list is requested in the on-line application procedure. Have a look at our article on the way to use your job references strategically in the event that you need more info. In nearly all instances, the response is no. In fact, guide your achievements in the proper way will probably send you hurtling to the peak of the queue. Youre going to compose a resume summary which gets many more interviews. Normally it will be about your expertise in the area, techniques that you understand, teaching experience and personality. A distinctive life situation takes a unique resume. In case you have any remaining space available, you may choose to draw attention to the simple fact you may supply your references after receiving an interview. Most folks look at writing a resume as just something youve got to do to have a job. For that reason, it is reasonable put your most significant fans first.

The Undeniable Reality About Resume Writing Offered Job Before Graduation That Nobody Is Telling You

The Undeniable Reality About Resume Writing Offered Job Before Graduation That Nobody Is Telling You Dont forget your very first job is wherever your career growth begins, so allow it to be worth your search. If you can earn time for one or two every week, youll be a lot mora likely to have a task come summer. Without a prior job, you are probably wondering what you ought to include and ways to get started. You may have to take a supplemental job to form the loss. Moreover, recruiters are seeking candidates with excellent leadership abilities. If you dont understand what skills to improve your repertoire, tech skills cannot hurt. A great deal of figuring out how to locate a job after college is dependent upon the skills you already haveput them to good use and youll be all set You ought to consider taking a few classes or enrolling in a coding bootcamp. Introducing Resume Writing Offered Job Before Graduation While employers arent expecting to observe years of paid work experience whenever you are in high school, they will expect to realize that you have completed some education. There are a few professions like finance or healthcare where specific certifications or degrees are necessary to getting the job. Its also a good idea to have lots of resumes, based on the industry youre applying to. If youve been offered a job but arent certain that its precisely what you want, think about the advantages and perks. The 30-Second Trick for Resume Writing Offered Job Before Graduation The date youre predicted to graduate may change if youre a year or more away from graduating. If youre thinking about attending grad school, youre probably going to must take the GRE. Graduation is nearly near Normally, colleges require students to submit an application for graduation. Resume Writing Offered Job Before Graduation - What Is It? The very best advice that you can get is from those who have already achieved what you wish to accomplish. As a beginner in the employment Earth, youre inclined to be overwhelmed with a whole lot of job search ideas and suggestions from your already-employed friends or relatives. In the event you were focusing on jobs in 1 city, think about looking into others. Your IT Resume will help you to acquire the information technology job that you want at the salary you require. If your college doesnt provide typing classes, put money into a great typing program. Education is among a couple essential sections employers search for on resumes. Writing a resume whenever you have not yet held your very first job can be challenging. At length, you see graduation and the start of a career on the horizon. To remember to start off your career on the very best foot, its ideal to practice discipline when possible. If you have many years of experience, you may choose to place education below that. If education is easily the most prominent portion of your experience, put it towards the top. Bear in mind that e ven if you werent successful, theres always something that you can learn from that work vorstellungsgesprch experience. Of course if youre asking for a particular job, its simple enough to amend a resume to incorporate an objective that matches the work description. At any time you submit your resume for a work application, it ought to be an immediate reflection of your professional progress. The absolute most important consideration to keep in mind while you document your education is honesty.

Why Recruiters Look at Online Profiles

Why Recruiters Look at Online ProfilesWhy Recruiters Look at Online Profiles72013 Social Recruiting Survey by Jobvite.Companies have found that social recruiting has the following benefitsThe time it takes to hire a person improved by 33%.The quality of candidates improved by 49%.The number of candidates improved by 43%.42 percent of recruiters have reconsidered a candidate based on content such asVolunteering or donations to charityIllegal drug useOvertly religious postsGun referencesOvertly political postsThe study reinforces what we already know about about the importance of cleaning up your online image on social media networking sites. These platforms can be an effective tool in a job search but can also derail a candidates chances of getting hiredReaders, have you taken the time to look at your social network profiles from a recruiting perspective? Have you changed anything as a result?

Alternatives to Self-Promotion

Alternatives to Self-Promotion Alternatives to Self-Promotion Alternatives to Self-Promotion By Wendy GelbergOne of the hardest parts about looking for a new job is the need to promote yourself - especially since people often feel they have to brag, when in most other social encounters were taught not to brag. The standard job search advice tells you that youve got to sell yourself and you have to toot your own horn. One job seeker spoke for a lot of us when she said, What are you supposed to do when you dont want to sound like you think youre the greatest thing since sliced bread?Here are three answers to that question.1. Let Others Speak For YouIt feels less boastful, and sounds more credible, when you can refer to the testimonials of others. ansicht can come from several sources.One obvious source is performance evaluations from your manager. If youre asked in an interview about a strength or an accomplishment, you can say, something like thisMy manager always gave me high marks f or my ability to resolve sensitive and complex customer problems with diplomacy and sensitivity. He commented in my performance evaluation on my contribution to our increase in customer retention. On your resume, you can use a phrase such as Recognized for contribution to customer retention through diplomatic resolution of complex customer problems.Testimonials can come from many sources clients, co-workers, even vendors. Whether the praise has been given in written form or not, you can reference the feedback youve gotten from othersMy co-workers tell me they can always count on me to troubleshoot computer problems. When the system goes down, Im the one they turn to to get things up and running again.2. Bring a PortfolioWe all know that sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words - and sometimes having some visual aids can help you promote yourself.Having a portfolio of work samples, nachrichtensendung articles, certificates/licenses, letters of praise, or other documents you can display can allow you to promote yourself by putting the spotlight on the work itself.When asked about your accomplishments, you can say, May I show you an example of the new monitor that I helped to design? and then show a photo, product announcement or press release, or product specifications and describe the unique features of your product.However, just be sure to remember that a portfolio is a supplement to the conversation and not a substitute for it.3. Report the FactsNow lets look at how you can speak on your own behalf, but without appearing boastful.According to the dictionary, to boast means to speak in an arrogant manner. Simply reporting the facts isnt boastful - what contributes to boasting or bragging is tone of voice, an exaggerated I, and exaggeration of the truth.You wont sound boastful if you present information in a straightforward manner, especially if you use the Problem-Action-Result (P-A-R) format to tell a brief story. Using this format, both in interviews an d in resumes, you describe the problem you faced, the action you took, and the results you achieved. If you were part of a team or others contributed to the successful outcome, include them in your story.Heres an example of a P-A-R answerIt was my responsibility to prepare the handouts for the conference and assemble packets for the attendees. One speaker didnt submit his materials until the day before the event problem. I quickly organized a team of three other support staff and, working past the close of business, together we collated and put together all of the materials. action We had 250 complete packets ready in time for the 830 start of the conference the next morning. resultsYoull feel less boastful when you focus on telling the story of the larger event or circumstance, and at the same time youll provide useful information to an employer about how you solve problems. Note that theres no exaggeration, and no arrogant tone of voice. Report the facts, just the facts.Bottom Lin eUsing a combination of these three strategies - presenting the evaluations of others, samples of your work, or just the facts - you can successfully promote yourself without bragging or tooting your horn.Reprinted with permission from careercast.com, 2016 Adicio, all rights reserved.

Old expressions updated for the modern professional

Old expressions updated for the modern professionalOld expressions updated for the modern professionalEw, sriracha if youve ever used those words (together or apart) youre not only expressing your distaste for the ubiquitous spicy condiment, youve also used two words being added to the official Scrabble dictionary later this year.So, now that weve established certain words that are firmly part of the vernacular, what about the ones that should be disappearing? mora than that, how can you stop using those pesky expressions that mark you as being out of touch? First things first, identify why theyre so annoying.Know what they meanBefore you go off on YouTube spouting about why you should think inside the box instead of outside the box, you probably need to actually understand the expression. Far too many people hear their coworkers talking about synergy or paradigms and start using the same irritating few words and expressions in their own speech and presentations.Its a better idea to think through your point and takeaways instead and give people a clear idea of what you mean or intend to deliver.Try being more seasonalIf youre worried that you might sound out of touch, try making some of your statements less universal and more immediate. Short lead media specialist Jono Waks of Jono Productions, has to constantly find new and interesting ways to promote people and brands.He explains, My client exultations are usually closely tied to the season, the holiday or the daily news cycle. To make things feel fresh or updated, Waks says Its important to understand the brand and tease out key homilie points that are relevant to those youre contacting. So, figure out where your brand fits in the cycle and choose your words that fit the moment.And pay more attention to what everyone else is or isnt saying. Keeping everything fresh can be difficult but if you pay attention you know what words are buzzy and whats hackneyed.No hanging fruitLets face it, popular expressions bec ome popular for a reason. We all talk about low hanging fruit because its the easiest way to say you grab whatevers right there. But think about the implications for a moment. If you settle so easily for a clich, might you be giving your boss or client the impression youre not working that hard either? Challenge yourself to come up with new ways of saying things and you might just find yourself doing things a new way as well.Its never one size fits allIf youre worried that your written interaction is stale, try paying more attention to who youre contacting, instead of only the things you want to say. Its important to know whom you are reaching out to, said Waks. He says to keep in mind, Tone of message plus choice of wording varies on multiple variables such as work, age/generation, your relationship plus regularity of interaction.But dont retire it completelyAt the end of the day, even some of the most annoying and cliched expressions make a lot of sense, simply because they sum up exactly what were trying to express in the least amount of time. So, before you throw your favorite expression under the bus, maybe just start paying attention to whether youre overusing it or not and put it on the backburner for a while instead.I think theres more room for words than less, said Waks. The fact that the Inuit have 50 words for snow impresses me. Id never say get rid of a word cause its old or overused, though maybe put it back on the shelf for a bit.