Neko Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Alright. We're all "extremely qualified" and "strong" applicants, but not quite the cream of the crop at some program. So, how would you prefer to be told that you've been rejected? "turned down" is the most PC I've come up with.... What's your favorite euphemism for rejection? Edited February 25, 2011 by Neko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJingly Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 DENIED a.arcane, snes, waddle and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderlust07 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 "We suggest you find another place to do good." anonymity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameNon Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I definitely prefer tactful ways of saying it. Rejection is such an ugly word. I prefer "declined." Or "unable to accommodate all the qualified applicants." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Monkey Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 "You are free to explore options other than our program." This isn't what they actually told me, but I think it's a good euphemism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuropsychosocial Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Better: "unable to accept you at this time" or "unable to offer you admission at this time." Phrase it as a negation of a positive, not a negative! Bad: "You are not worthy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeedy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Or "unable to accommodate all the qualified applicants." This. It's kind to imply that the applicant was qualified. Even if it's insincere - it's okay Rejection Letter, you can lie to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cokohlik Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 "We suggest you find another place to do good." This made me laugh out loud. That's so sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neko Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 "You are free to explore options other than our program." This isn't what they actually told me, but I think it's a good euphemism. lol, aye, although, it would be very, very strange to hear the opposite "Dear Sir (or Madame), We are unable to admit you to our program this season. However, please do not think that you are off the hook. You are currently ineligible for the exploration of other graduate programs. We realize that this is not the news you were hoping to hear. However, please be assured that we have reviewed your application carefully and we are certain that we have made the right choice. No. Further. Exploration. Sincerely, The Admissions Committee P.S. Rot in hell" skeedy, rainbowworrier, waddle and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnsworth Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I like the "good luck in your future endeavors, which will not be here" type stuff. ugly_duckling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigherEdNerd Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Negative ghostrider, the pattern is full. I'd be pretty pumped to see that in a rejection letter. wanderlust07, ugly_duckling, jennbotts and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Monkey Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 "We feel your talents could be better used anywhere but here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbtacoma Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Negative ghostrider, the pattern is full. I'd be pretty pumped to see that in a rejection letter. "Unfortunately, the Slayer has permanently closed the Hellmouth, so you will not be admitted into the human dimension at this time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbtacoma Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 lol, aye, although, it would be very, very strange to hear the opposite "Dear Sir (or Madame), We are unable to admit you to our program this season. However, please do not think that you are off the hook. You are currently ineligible for the exploration of other graduate programs. We realize that this is not the news you were hoping to hear. However, please be assured that we have reviewed your application carefully and we are certain that we have made the right choice. No. Further. Exploration. Sincerely, The Admissions Committee P.S. Rot in hell" Someone on another thread mentioned that one program basically said this to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlett Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 There was one from Harvard someone posted that said "We are unable to take favorable action" or something like that. That was just HARSH. Eek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeedy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Someone on another thread mentioned that one program basically said this to her. Say WHAAA? Post that link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Murphy Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Negative ghostrider, the pattern is full. I'd be pretty pumped to see that in a rejection letter. I wouldn't be pumped at all. I'd be all sad... looking out at the ocean... a lonely, depressing guitar in the background... then I'd crumple that letter up into a ball and weakly side-arm it off the deck into the water. DrPepper-olic, jennbotts and rainbowworrier 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbtacoma Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Say WHAAA? Post that link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowworrier Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Negative ghostrider, the pattern is full. I'd be pretty pumped to see that in a rejection letter. That's a rejection I would matt and frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowworrier Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I wouldn't be pumped at all. I'd be all sad... looking out at the ocean... a lonely, depressing guitar in the background... then I'd crumple that letter up into a ball and weakly side-arm it off the deck into the water. ah, but then I'd go flirt with Kelly McGillis. So it'd be all good. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenophonics Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 "Unfortunately, the Slayer has permanently closed the Hellmouth, so you will not be admitted into the human dimension at this time." Were they applying to UC Sunnydale, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotov Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 GTFO NOOB MoJingly, rainbowworrier, mooncake88 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 GTFO NOOB At least that one would get a chuckle out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrdrckr Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 "Ahahaha, you actually applied here? what were you thinking?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxzwolf Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 "At this time, we do not admit candidates who have little to no possibility to succeed in life. We recommend you pursue work more suited to your skill set and aspirations. This guide to local fast food restaurants in your area should help you get started. Thank you for your application fee." ugly_duckling, jaxzwolf, Bukharan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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