"any nibbles?"
if i worked in a restaurant, or a mice breeding facility, i doubt i would have such issues with this term. but the fact that i work in a totally-unrelated-to-nibbling industry leads me to feel seriously creeped out whenever a client, or boss, or coworker inquires if there have been "any nibbles". yes, i know, they mean leads or interest....but then say those words! nibble is not a word that lends itself to the workplace.
ugh. it makes my skin crawl.
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i hate that phrase too -- what are we, rabbits gnawing on celery?
You could say in response, " Well, yeah, there have been nibbles, but I didn't want to scare the fish away by jerking on the pole too early, so I let them be until I have a solid bite."
And then go back to playing solitaire.
Alternatively I'd keep chex mix or goldfish or some other suitably "nibble-esque" snack handy and pelt the offender with it.
They'll eventually get the hint.
Cordially,
j. roget
excellent suggestions, thank you boys...i am stocking up on tossable snacks to keep in my desk drawer.
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