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Russia Bans Language That Leads To Bribes-Lakewood There Is No Other Language

3/7/2013

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The Russian Ministry of Labor has come up with a list of phrases not to be uttered by government officials, as they can be perceived as encouraging bribery.

Russian bureaucrats see their right for freedom of speech trampled upon. According to recommendations issued by the Ministry of Labor, civil servants should not say anything like:

- “The problem is challenging, but we could solve it”
- “Thanks don't put food on the table”
- “We’ll have to discuss the options”
- “So what are we going to do?”

These idioms have long been used by Russians as hints at the need to sweeten a deal.

Bureaucrats are advised not only to be careful choosing their words, but selecting topics for conversation as well, the ministry stated on its official website on Monday.

Among the ‘corruptogenic’ ones are officials’ low incomes, their wish to acquire something expensive, problems their relatives have or the need to send their children to schools.

Perhaps here in Lakewood we can find a way to stop language that may lead to bribery. Here is a suggested list.

"He needs a little help getting approvals"
"Perhaps you can take off your glasses at the next inspection"
"If we were partners I could probably get the zoning changed"
"Did you know my son got a speeding ticket? Now About your promotion"
"Come join my poker game"
"In lieu of Shalach manos you can send a nice card stuffed with money"
"Need a manager?"
" go Blue Claws!"
"Shmura Matza is so expensive."
"The same management company wants to manage the Strand theater apartments."
"I need a little encouragement to get those townhouses approved."
"Just put it in an American flag and fold it up. Will get at the Township meeting"
"Hello. Senator Singer's office"


"Citizens’ trust in the government largely depends on how well we [tackle the corruption problem]. And that, in turn, is projected on the stability of the state and its efficiency,” Vladamir Putin said on Tuesday, at a meeting of the board of the Prosecutor General's Office.
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Jose
3/6/2013 08:58:38 pm

Add some more:
Hi, I'm Menash Miller I'm trying to help a frien in the credit card business. I do this "for free" when I'm not at Township meetings
Hi, this is Meir, I'm in the property management business when I'm not at the Township meetings.
Hi, This is Ray, I'm affiliated with the Strand theater, etc.
Hi, This is Steve, can we do some business, I'm well connected.
Hi, this is Albert, I'm on the Township committee, well actualli'm the Mayor this year. Excuse me, who'd you say you are, cause I never did any business with you. I can teach you if you want to learn the ropes.
Hi, I'm the Township administrator Manager, can we meet over a coffee somewhere?
Hi, This is George Gillmore, you need a no bid contract from some Municipalities?
Hi, Senator Singer here, I'm being left out of everything after all of the....,...dollars I stuffed you guys with. I hope you guys don't walk at night on the road I'm driving on.

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