BSB History
What year was Bangor Savings Bank first founded?
1852
This phrase is used right before you procrastinate a decision (usually means “we’re not deciding right now”) - HINT: Ricky says this all the time.
“We will circle back”
When someone replies to your email without reading the key components of it, you might resend your respond with this phrase.
"Per my last email..."
The common phrase everyone shouts when someone launches into a long story on Teams without realizing they’re completely silent.
"You're muted"
Something we all have on our desk but rarely gets used.
Desk Lamp
Elijah Hamlin, the first president of BSB, was the brother of Hannibal Hamlin, who was the 15th Vice President of the United States. What president did he serve under?
Abraham Lincoln
A polite way to say “I’m too busy right now.”
“My plate is full at the moment” or “I’m tied up”
Often added before delivering blunt news- this phrase often softens the blow even though everyone expects it.
"Just a friendly reminder..."
You use this phrase when your home workspace unexpectedly features kids, dogs, doorbells, or other interruptions.
"Sorry for the background noise"
The trusty tool in Microsoft that saves you from deleting the entire page of work you just did.
Undo Button
In what year did Bangor Savings Bank acquire Granite Bank?
2017
This phrase is said right before someone hesitantly shares an idea they are not sure about. In short, this phrase encourages nonjudgmental brainstorming.
“Thinking out loud”
This phrase is used when you want to include someone who should’ve been involved from the start, gently implying you’re fixing the chain.
"Looping in..."
This phrase is used right after a coworker freezes midsentence, leaving everyone unsure if they stopped talking or just disconnect from existence.
"I think we lost you there"
This device sits at everyone’s desk, yet one accidental tap on it can minimize every window you have open and ruin your workflow (and may prompt a “I don’t know what I just did” call to IT).
Keyboard
How many men founded Bangor Savings Bank?
24
Said during meetings when no one wants to be the first to speak, this phrase invites a brave soul to break the silence.
"Let's open the floor"
This quick one-liner is used when you want someone to respond but you’re pretending its not a big deal.
“Just checking in on this” or “Any updates?”
Said when you desperately hope that the camera isn’t capturing your messy living room (usually said with a mild panic and fake calm tone).
"Can you see my background"
This feature makes you regret leaving your phone at your desk; after you just made it all the way upstairs for a meeting, sat down, and attempted to log on to your computer to see the agenda.
Duo / two-factor authentication
How much money was deposited in the first ever deposit made to Bangor Savings Bank?
$440
This phrase is used when someone disagrees with you but doesn’t want to start an argument.
“To play devils advocate”
This phrase appears when responding to an email involving missing information, irrelevant files, incomplete forms, or vague requests.
“Can you please clarify” or “Looking for some clarification on this”
This phrase is used when you join a meeting (perhaps a few minutes late) and realize you have no clue what everyone is talking about.
"Can someone catch me up?"
This tool helps keep your passwords safe- even though half of us end up resetting them every 90 days anyways
Password Manager