Someone has compiled a list of "intentionally ambiguous job recommendations." See if you recognize any of these. First the recommendation and then the translation:
Recommendation: While he worked with us, he was given numerous citations. Translation: He was arrested several times. Recommendation: You simply won't believe this woman's credentials. Translation: She faked most of her resume. Recommendation: You will never catch him asleep on the job. Translation: He's too crafty to get caught. Recommendation: He doesn't know the meaning of the word QUIT. Translation: He can't spell it either. Recommendation: I most enthusiastically recommend this person with no qualifications whatsoever. Translation: "This person HAS no qualifications whatsoever." Recommendation: "I'm sorry we let him get aw…