THE majority of company directors in the Midlands believe that cracking politically incorrect jokes and using slang are now acceptable in many business situations, according to the fifth annual Aziz Management Communications Index.
The research by The Aziz Corporation, a leading independent spoken communications consultancy, reveals that 76 per cent of Midlands directors feel that politically incorrect but funny jokes should be allowed in internal conversations and meetings, with a further 14 per cent believing they should be allowed at any time.
Meanwhile, 67 per cent think the use of slang should be allowed in internal meetings with a further 14 per cent believing slang is acceptable at any time.
The use of mild swear words is deemed acceptable by 48 per cent of Midlands directors in informal meetings and by a further 10 per cent at any time.
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