Need an alternative phrase

[jamesbrown]

She can let people down gently. In fact she's very much like the BOFH. She lets them down gently from the 5th floor window. Unfortunately after her gentle let down, gravity takes over for the next 4 floors.

4 floors is survivable.

[SueEllen]

4 floors is survivable.

Is the extra one on top that means their bones are broken.

[d000hg]

"have you considered that..."

[OwlHoot]

These are nice people.

You know, not contractors.

Thanks JB, raining on parade is the right phrase.

So, I'm just off to p1ss in their chips. Back in a jiffy...

You're turning down a contract extension offered by those nice people? You're a cruel, cruel woman!

[vetran]

"While you are celebrating the success of the business, I thought I would let you know that due to the RoS clause in my contract, I can now introduce you to my replacements, NAT & WTFH"

She said let them down gently, not let them down completely!

[vetran]

4 floors is survivable.

rarely when travelling head first though it may be an explanation for Jezzy.

[Whorty]

I hear what you're saying, but with respect, and not wishing to p*ss on your fire, but you're as correct on this as Vetran is on CUK.

[northernladuk]

rarely when travelling head first though it may be an explanation for Jezzy.

But to put in to context of the thread. It's a reasonable assumption that Cojak will have the recipient of the feedback by the throat at this point, not the feet. Seems to be more her modus operandi would you not say? Therefore they will be going feet first and more survivable.

[TheDude]

I'm trying to let some people down gently.

Saying "I don't want to p1ss on anyone's chips, but..." isn't quite the thing to say in this situation, but my mind's gone blank.

Any diplomatic help appreciated.

Have you considered some sort of Venn Diagram?

[vetran]

But to put in to context of the thread. It's a reasonable assumption that Cojak will have the recipient of the feedback by the throat at this point, not the feet. Seems to be more her modus operandi would you not say? Therefore they will be going feet first and more survivable.

No if you are going to drop someone you need to show them where they are going, it just heightens the fear! The screams are just music to a proper BOFH.