It’s not always easy to write exactly what you want to say. We, yes even those of us at AHD, often fall back on words and phrases that come easily. Unfortunately, these often make us look weak and unprofessional. Danny Rubin offers nine words and phrases to avoid in our writing.
Source: Ladders, March 2, 2018.
As you compose emails, documents (and in conversation too), remove these words/phrases from your vocabulary. They make you look weak.
- Just
- Sorry
- I’m not sure if you can, but
- I hate to bother you, but
INSIGHTS: This piece is worth your time. Print it and put it next to your computer and phone for easy reference.