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I hate it when people forward an email and then use the words "the below will explain everything" or "the below comments should answer your question". When did "below" become a noun? Why do people feel they can throw basic grammar rules right out the window when they are forwarding an email? Have we really gotten that lazy? Have I asked enough questions?

What really kills me is this is coming from a co-worker. This person has got to be intelligent if they hired in with this company like many of the Ivy Leaguers recruited to work here. You think I am kidding? Take this conversation I overheard in the elevator as an example of the nerdiness I am immersed in every day:

On the elevator going up from the lobby, a couple people are wearing light jackets clearly having just come back in the building from outside.

"So how is the weather out there?" I ask.
"Moderate." Is the answer from a frowning, uber-nerdy girl in the corner.

I am fairly certain I was the only person to think this was an odd answer as others were nodding knowingly as if that is the perfect answer for that question.

Help! I am trapped in the Auto Industry!

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