Listening 1 Euphemisms

Euphemisms are _____________ used in the corporate world.

• often

• seldom

• never

Businesses try to _________ words with negative connotations.

• create

• avoid

• use

The same euphemisms are often used ______

• at work and with friends

• in different contexts

• in more than one conversation

Over time, euphemisms can become more ______

• meaningful

• useful

• negative

Doublespeak is language that ______.

• hides the truth

• is honest and clear

• confuses the speaker

Workforce reduction is a corporate euphemism for ______

Sanitation worker is a euphemism for _______.

_____________ means the removal of dirt to protect public health.

Between jobs and going through a career transition are euphemisms for ___________.

Funemployed is an example of a euphemism you use with ________, not employers.