I know I know.. I never write anymore... Here, have this.
Alright, this is but a small complaint about a much larger problem. Nevertheless, I submit the following anecdote.
Both of my superiors at work seem to have some sort of strange understand, not commonly known to the majority of the world, of the following word: Trepidation.
The rest of the world knows this word to mean the following:
trep·i·da·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (trp-dshn)
n.
A state of alarm or dread; apprehension. See Synonyms at fear.
An involuntary trembling or quivering.
Now, In no way can I see this word as a suitable term for use in an architectural office environment. Still, I'm willing to go along with its use on the condition that it is not used in reference to the kind of "aprehension" one might have about the wording, decision making, or appearance of items within a set of construction documents.
This may not seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Its not. It is however, a very patronizing practice. I would like to move to see the word trepidation removed from the architectural vernacular of midwestern practice. Do I hear a second? All in favor? all opposed? Meeting adjurned.
"I have some trepidation over the way in which this countertop is secured to the wall." bah humbug.
Both of my superiors at work seem to have some sort of strange understand, not commonly known to the majority of the world, of the following word: Trepidation.
The rest of the world knows this word to mean the following:
trep·i·da·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (trp-dshn)
n.
A state of alarm or dread; apprehension. See Synonyms at fear.
An involuntary trembling or quivering.
Now, In no way can I see this word as a suitable term for use in an architectural office environment. Still, I'm willing to go along with its use on the condition that it is not used in reference to the kind of "aprehension" one might have about the wording, decision making, or appearance of items within a set of construction documents.
This may not seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Its not. It is however, a very patronizing practice. I would like to move to see the word trepidation removed from the architectural vernacular of midwestern practice. Do I hear a second? All in favor? all opposed? Meeting adjurned.
"I have some trepidation over the way in which this countertop is secured to the wall." bah humbug.