[Superman]

Perhaps we have both learned to leverage the understatement. A few days ago, I sent an email to a manager about a decision he is considering. The decision relates to confusion and miscommunication regarding authority and responsibility among three divisions of the organization. I said "improvement is possible." Some recipients apparently laughed at this understatement.

One more: Years ago in a meeting, a carpenters union representative with whom I had worked many times over the years said "In my brief time as a carpenter......" I laughed out loud but did not say anything. I new he had FIFTY years' experience as a carpenter.