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5 phrases you shouldn't say at work


    There are several behaviors that are not recommended when joining a new team. Especially when starting a new job, where a healthy atmosphere between team members can be very important.

Unwanted behavior usually manifests itself in speech, often unknowingly, and in the use of nasty words that are Inappropriate and irritating to colleagues.


"I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

You should not overuse apologies, especially if you are not guilty of anything. By doing so, you give others the impression that you are hiding some kind of guilt from them. In addition, you make yourself look like an insecure and in the rightness of his person.


On the other hand, if you're really guilty of something, a simple "sorry" is unlikely to save the situation. You need to clearly recognize what exactly is wrong, to Promise to fix it and deal with this if possible. And there is no need to look for excuses, such as "it never happens.


"I'll try to do it for sure..."

It is not necessary to promise anything without any specifics; this immediately suggests that the promise will not be kept. "Trying" does not mean "doing"; it is only a probable attempt, which may not be persistent and fulfilling.

Subconsciously everyone understands this, constructing for themselves a certain opinion of you. On the other hand, you can't promise impossible things, like "I'll do everything possible and impossible." Such a pledge will cause bewilderment at best.


"Maybe I'm wrong, but..."

You should not criticize your position in advance, others may follow this example subconsciously. All the more so you admit the uncertainty of the reality of your proposal. And in general, ill-conceived unspecific things are better not to offer, so as not to be later blamed if something goes wrong.


On the other hand, you can't justify your assertion without leaving room for others to doubt. Phrases like "I'm pretty sure that..." unsupported by facts will create an opinion of you as a chatterbox.


"And that's not what we did at the other job..."

First, the word "we" in this situation is likely to be inappropriate, because you are now on a different team and the old "we" no longer exists.

Secondly, if you know a technique more effective than the one used in the new job, you need to designate it, proving the facts. In general, you might just offend people.


"I'm doing great."

Sure, a positive attitude can energize everyone around you. But when abused, bragged about, and intrusive, it will only be annoying.




This post first appeared on I AM A PSYCHOLOGIST, please read the originial post: here

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