Awkward and Work: Today, I pronounced FAQ as 'fuck' to my boss. I'm not a native... - FML

By looser - 10/08/2016 00:48

Today, I pronounced FAQ as 'fuck' to my boss. I'm not a native speaker. FML

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Tarlachia 33

Wednesday 10 August 2016 16:18

Well the damage is done. Might as well say, "FAQ it!"

TheNoNameGuy 20

Wednesday 10 August 2016 16:17

Well it's an honest mistake. your boss should understand that. especially if you're not native. don't sweat it op

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gracehi 31

Wednesday 10 August 2016 20:13

I can tell you're not a native speaker by your user name too. :P

NoahK2003 16

Wednesday 10 August 2016 20:37

What sentence did you use it in? Example: "Look at the FAQ" isn't that bad but if you said something like "Someone FAQ'd me yesterday", well then you've got a problem

MrBlaTi 7

Thursday 11 August 2016 9:51

was a little bit confused there. I've never met someone in germany NOT pronouncing it ****

JudgeComrade 17

Friday 12 August 2016 17:38

It's actually pronounced "fah-qu".

Gubbon 17

Thursday 14 September 2023 8:42

it'd be "*****" to begin with.

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