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02-09-2009, 09:34 PM
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Euphuisms like "Sanitary Engineer" for the trashmen .......
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'House-Keeper' for cleaner.........
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"Disturbed Youth" for a juvenile delinquent .
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02-09-2009, 09:53 PM
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Isn't "juvenile delinquent" really the euphemism that sort of started it? "Little sod" in my book!
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I think you're probably right, Angie. "Weight Challenged" for fat people! "Homeless Person" for a bum!
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I'm not keen on the word "appropriate" - was used a lot at work. Like "suitable" better.
 
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