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Define: "Ping me"
What HR thinks it means:
To send a quick electronic message to someone.
What it actually means:
"Message me on Teams so I can leave you on 'Read' for the next six hours."
Use it in a meeting:
"Feel free to ping me on Teams if the router catches fire, but be aware I have my status set to 'Do Not Disturb' until 2027."
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