In the professional world it seems as if we thrive on the use of Jargon. In the public sector, it seems that the jargon is more often than not acronyms. For some reason jargon became more than just SOP. It becomes as much of a hindrance from time to time as a help for simply communicating ideas.
Where do we start unwrapping the jargon?
Well, for my internship I first started by compiling my notes containing all of the acronyms into a Word document. The Acronymicon, as I have named it, contains the the long hand titles as well as the meaning of about all the acronyms that I have come across at work. Usually, it only takes about a minute to make updates whenever I come across a new one. Next off, I went through the arduous task of thinking my way around ways to discuss these acronyms with others who aren't in the immediate office. As I see it, jargon is meant to condense an idea for people accustomed to using it. In more common conversation it serves a better purpose to clarify the idea. This is something, of which, I have to constantly remind myself for several reasons. Not the least of those reasons is that it avoids some of the clutter of miscommunication.
Bottom Line:
Cunning linguistics aren't the currency in the market place of ideas.
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