September 4th, 2000, 03:38 PM
The following is an ACTUAL internal memo from the Human Resources Director of
Microsoft.
MEMO TO INDIAN STAFF.
In view of the large number of Indians working in the USA, UK and many other
countries with White People, it has become important for Human Resource
Directors to issue directives to their Indian staff. To all Hindi-speaking staff
- It has been brought to our attention by several officials visiting our
corporate headquarters that offensive language is commonly used by our
Hindi-speaking staff. Such behavior, in addition to violating our policy, is
highly unprofessional and offensive to both visitors and colleagues. Staff will
IMMEDIATELY adhere to
the following rules:
Words like "****IYA, GANDU" and other such expressions will not be used for
emphasis, no matter how heated the discussion. You will not say "****IYE AKKAL
NAHI HAI KYA TEREKO" when someone makes a mistake, or "MADAR C_H_OD, ********"
when a major mistake has been made. All forms derived from the verb "C_H_OD" are
inappropriate in our environment. No project manager, section head or
administrator, under any circumstances, will bereferred to as "GADHA",or
"****IYA". Lack of determination will not be referred to as "KAAMCHOR SALA", And
neither will persons who lack initiative be referred to as "AALSI BHOSADIKAA",
or "MADARC_H_OD".
Unusual or creative ideas from your superiors are not to be referred to as "F_U_CK
ALL".Do not say "GAND FADU" if a person is persistent, or if a task is heavy to
accomplish. In a similar way, do not use "GAND PH
PHATI NA", if a colleague is going through a difficult situation. Furthermore,
you must not say "BHOSADE MEIN GAYA" when matters Become complicated. When
asking someone to leave you alone, you must not say "F_U_CK OFF".
Do not ever substitute 'May I help you?' with "BOL TERI KAISE GAND MARUU"? When
things get tough, an acceptable expression such as 'We are going through a
difficult time' should be used, rather than "MAA CH_U_DI PADIHAI" or "GOTI MUH
MEIN HAI" No salary increase shall be ever referred to as "KHAIRAAT BAATI HAI".
Under no circumstances should you call our elderly corporate partners "BUDDA
KHOOSAT".
Last, but not least, after reading this memo, please do not say "YE KAGAJ GAND
PONCHNE KE LAAYAK BHI NAHI HAI".
Just keep it clean and dispose off it properly. We hope you will keep these
directions in mind.
Sincerely,Steve Rider - Human Resources Director
Microsoft Corporation
Inc.Tel : 555-123-4567<http://www.microsoft.com http://www.microsoft.com
Microsoft.
MEMO TO INDIAN STAFF.
In view of the large number of Indians working in the USA, UK and many other
countries with White People, it has become important for Human Resource
Directors to issue directives to their Indian staff. To all Hindi-speaking staff
- It has been brought to our attention by several officials visiting our
corporate headquarters that offensive language is commonly used by our
Hindi-speaking staff. Such behavior, in addition to violating our policy, is
highly unprofessional and offensive to both visitors and colleagues. Staff will
IMMEDIATELY adhere to
the following rules:
Words like "****IYA, GANDU" and other such expressions will not be used for
emphasis, no matter how heated the discussion. You will not say "****IYE AKKAL
NAHI HAI KYA TEREKO" when someone makes a mistake, or "MADAR C_H_OD, ********"
when a major mistake has been made. All forms derived from the verb "C_H_OD" are
inappropriate in our environment. No project manager, section head or
administrator, under any circumstances, will bereferred to as "GADHA",or
"****IYA". Lack of determination will not be referred to as "KAAMCHOR SALA", And
neither will persons who lack initiative be referred to as "AALSI BHOSADIKAA",
or "MADARC_H_OD".
Unusual or creative ideas from your superiors are not to be referred to as "F_U_CK
ALL".Do not say "GAND FADU" if a person is persistent, or if a task is heavy to
accomplish. In a similar way, do not use "GAND PH
PHATI NA", if a colleague is going through a difficult situation. Furthermore,
you must not say "BHOSADE MEIN GAYA" when matters Become complicated. When
asking someone to leave you alone, you must not say "F_U_CK OFF".
Do not ever substitute 'May I help you?' with "BOL TERI KAISE GAND MARUU"? When
things get tough, an acceptable expression such as 'We are going through a
difficult time' should be used, rather than "MAA CH_U_DI PADIHAI" or "GOTI MUH
MEIN HAI" No salary increase shall be ever referred to as "KHAIRAAT BAATI HAI".
Under no circumstances should you call our elderly corporate partners "BUDDA
KHOOSAT".
Last, but not least, after reading this memo, please do not say "YE KAGAJ GAND
PONCHNE KE LAAYAK BHI NAHI HAI".
Just keep it clean and dispose off it properly. We hope you will keep these
directions in mind.
Sincerely,Steve Rider - Human Resources Director
Microsoft Corporation
Inc.Tel : 555-123-4567<http://www.microsoft.com http://www.microsoft.com