When it comes to word selection, especially at work, it becomes challenging as you exert effort all the time to maintain a productive and can-do attitude.
So, it would be best if you were mindful while talking to your
colleagues and managers. Below are the words you need to avoid at work to avoid
being disrespectful or aggressive in your conversations.
- "That's not my
job."
Instead of using this phrase, try to remind your coworker in a friendly
way that your
job
responsibilities don't include this task, and then tell him/her that if you've
sometime after accomplishing your tasks, you'd be happy to help him. That's how
you show your coworker that you're giving support to him, respectively.
- "I don't know."
Okay, you also do not have to be Mr. Know it All, but instead, you
should demonstrate that you're interested in finding out how to do it. Ask any
of your colleagues who know or Google it. Show your bosses that you're eager to
learn new things.
- "I'll try."
This is a very ambiguous statement. If your coworker hears this from
you, he will get confused about whether you'll do the job or no. Moreover,
you're giving the feeling that you're not trying to do your best. Indeed, you
will not always be able to accomplish every assigned task, but at least be
direct. Say that you'll do it, and if you find any difficulties after that, you
can ask for help.
- "I don't like working with him/her."
Not two people are the same, so you're not obliged to like or not like
any of your coworkers. Yet, in the workplace, there's no place for feelings or
emotions. You have to act professionally and deal with everyone on an equal
basis with no bias. Strength lies in differences, not in similarities. Take
advantage of every character to build a strong team that can add value to your
personal and professional progress and the company's growth.
- "It's impossible; I can't do it."
Nothing is impossible. The word itself says:" I'm possible." Try to train yourself to look from the right perspective
and weigh all opportunities. Don't be uncooperative and dismissive in work.
Create a mindset of can-do. Instead, focus on finding solutions to problems,
not reasons to quit.
- "I'm too busy. I can't do more tasks."
Who is not busy struggling to accomplish his tasks? And this is why your
coworker asks for your help, so when you reply saying "I can't do" or
"I'll not do," he feels that you don't want to help. Instead, tell
him that you're busy now doing a task, and you'll check his task with him at 1
p.m., for example. This shows that you respect him and dedicates a specific
time for him to discuss the issue.
Words are free. It's how you use them that may cost you.
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