Office Jargon
What does "CC" stand for in email lingo?
Carbon Copy
What office tool is used to cut things/items. example; paper.
Scissors or Paper Trimmer (Arm-like knife attached to base)
In an electronic correspondence, what does typing in ALL CAPS commonly infer?
SHOUTING or YELLING
As an Employee/Associate,
what Role, do you report to.
Team Lead, Manager, Boss etc..
"That's what she said."
Which TV show made this phrase famous?
TV show:
The Office (US version)
What does "WFH" stand for in modern office slang?
Work From Home
What office tool do you use to bind papers together?
Stapler or Paperclip or binder
What is the polite & professional way to answer the phone in an office setting?
"Hello, thanks for contacting [Company Name], this is [Your Name], how can I help you."
what email program is commonly used for most Office professionals?
Microsoft Outlook (Outlook) or Outlook Express.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
Who said this famous office quote?
Wayne Gretzky (Hockey player)
or
Michael Scott (TV show: The Office)
What does the term "brainstorming" mean in office meetings?
Generating ideas or solutions through group discussion.
What device do you use for making copies of documents?
Photocopier or Printer-Scanner-Copier
When attending a meeting, what should you avoid doing with your phone?
Checking or using it excessively, or not silencing it.
((Daily Double))
What's the typical size of a standard piece of office paper?
8.5 inches by 11 inches (Letter size)
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Who is credited with this famous office quote?
Abraham Lincoln or Peter Drucker
What does "ROI" stand for in business discussions?
Return on Investment
What is used to destroy confidential documents?
Paper Shredder
What's the appropriate response when someone holds the door open for you?
"Thank you" or "Thanks so much." etc..
What's the term for a small, informal meeting held in-Office or Virtual?
Scrum, Huddle or Stand-up Meeting
"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have."
Who said this famous office quote?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the purpose of an "out of office" auto-reply message?
To inform others, that email you, that you are not available and provide alternative contacts if needed.
In the 1999 movie OfficeSpace, The company 'Swingline' created this item after HUGE demand from the public.
Red Stapler or Stapler
What are the 3 principles of office etiquette?
consideration, respect, and honesty
The speed of a computer mouse is measured in,
what Units?
mickeys
- smallest measurable movement -about 1/200th of an inch.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, which is why we call it the present.
Eleanor Roosevelt