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Minor changes in the words that we use can have a major effect on the way people perceive us.

Summary

Learn more about what phrases to avoid if you want to sound professional. This article notes eleven words and phrases that you should try to avoid, as follows:

 'Does that make sense?' 

'Maybe we should try....' 

'I think this would ...' 

'I'm not positive, but …'

'I just wanted to touch base ...' 

'Needless to say ...' 

'In my opinion ...' 

'For what it's worth …' 

'Sorry..'

'Was developed to increase......'

'If you know what I mean.' 

Learn more about the words and phrases that professionals should avoid.

References

Sep 2020 CNBC 14 common words and phrases you’ve probably been saying wrong this whole time

Jul 2021 Forbes How To Politely Interject In A Meeting

Jul 2021 CNBC Want to sound smarter? Avoid these 24 overused words and phrases that make you sound ‘pretentious,’ say grammar experts

Nov 2021 Indeed 10 Things To Never Say in a Job Interview