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Friday, November 16, 2007

Hot When Heated Dept.

It's a small point, but I'm afraid I must insist on correct usage of the TLA FAQ. FAQ stands for "frequently asked questions." By definition an FAQ document is a compilation of questions that have been asked so frequently it has become expedient to document and distribute both the questions and their answers. An FAQ document should not represent the very first time the questions have ever been posed, to wit, this workplace memo submitted by a correspondent today:
We need volunteers! Westwood Bank will be participating in the Habitat for Humanity Gift Wrapping Event at Apache Mall on Friday, December 14th. Attached is an FAQ for gift wrapping volunteers:

Do I need to be experienced?
It is important to know how to wrap a gift.

What will the volunteers do?
One volunteer will greet, take the order, take the donation and return the gifts after they have been wrapped.

Should I bring anything?
We will have everything at the booth. There will only be 1 or 2 chairs available, however, so if you need to sit you should bring a folding chair. Hopefully you will be so busy wrapping that you will not have time to sit.

Please let me know by Wednesday if you are willing to help.

Thanks,
Barb
No, what we have here is an AQYMHRSYHAFTAnswers to Questions You Might Have Regarding Something You're Hearing About for the First Time. You see the difference.

Here's the most FAed Q at SJH: Will you or won't you be playing ball this weekend? We tip of at 8:00 tomorrow, as usual. Please let me know if you will or will not be there.

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