Here's what I wrote:
Unfortunately, the word "upstart" I used was used mistakenly, since it meant something totally demeaning .... I had wanted to use "start up" but used the former word without bothering to think too much about it .... And, as expected, it created a furore .... though, I was thankfully kept out of it all by my very nice and caring manager! But, it taught me a lesson nonetheless ... Be careful of what you write!!!!
And, something I read about writing goof-ups within days of the issue, makes me feel that it is indeed important to be sure of what one has written!
Here's the article, that I think will be useful for all and sundry:
