What Not to Say in the Workplace

lawa
By lawa

Don’t say: “That’s not my job.”
Why: If your superior asks you to do something, it is your job.
Instead say: “I’m not sure that should be my priority right now.” Then have a conversation with your boss about your responsibilities.

Don’t say: “This might sound stupid, but…”
Why: Never undermine your ideas by prefacing your remarks with wishy-washy language.
Instead say: What’s on your mind. It reinforces your credibility to present your ideas with confidence.

Don’t say: “I don’t have time to talk to you.”
Why: It’s plain rude, in person or on the phone.
Instead say: “I’m just finishing something up right now. Can I come by when I’m done?” Graciously explain why you can’t talk now, and suggest catching up at an appointed time later. Let phone calls go to voice mail until you can give callers your undivided attention.

By asif_khan• 10 May 2011 08:22
asif_khan

i just say one thing "inshallah it will be done" HAHHAHHAHAHAHAAH

By No_Good_Thing_Dies• 10 May 2011 07:59
Rating: 3/5
No_Good_Thing_Dies

Don't say

you are workaholics

you have plan for the weekend

By smoke• 10 May 2011 07:57
smoke

I'm good at acting busy, i have papers scattered all around the place and always keep some computer file open. I also go around the place with some papers in my hands. Great tips right?

By osamabawab• 10 May 2011 07:54
osamabawab

rizks: please add me to the exceptional list :)

By osamabawab• 10 May 2011 07:53
osamabawab

and the most important thing is that we should act busy all the time even if we don't have any work to do.

By Rizks• 10 May 2011 07:52
Rizks

lawa.....

i am exceptional....:)

By lawa• 10 May 2011 07:51
lawa

Then why you here .............;)

By Rizks• 10 May 2011 07:46
Rizks

we should not do QL'ng from workplace....:)

By lawa• 10 May 2011 07:45
lawa

you think we should not talk at workplace.....?

By anonymous• 10 May 2011 07:45
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

1- I will do this once my burger arrives and I finish it off

2- I will do this after I come back from washroom

3- I am going for a superb job interview

4- I have my own priorities

5- I did this in 4 days and you are taking 15 days to do it

6- Oops you are not getting permanent job.WHY WHY WHY?

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