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Communication Phrases That Make You Sound Weak
Small changes in your phrasing can significantly impact how others respond to you.
We have the habit of throwing around words recklessly often using phrases that make us sound less confident, unsure and weak.
The words we choose to communicate impacts how others perceive us — do they find us manipulative or genuine, rude or kind, aggressive or assertive and credible or untrustworthy?
How you come across to others makes a big difference in the outcomes you achieve:
People may not take your ideas seriously if they sense doubt and hesitation in your voice.
You may be passed up for opportunities if your words demonstrate you aren’t ready to take on more responsibilities.
Others may question your expertise when you invite unnecessary debate.
Even small changes in your phrasing can significantly impact how others respond to you.
Your communication style is habitual and the more you speak a certain way, the more automatic it becomes. These unintentional patterns that distort your messaging turn autopilot when you don’t pay attention to your words or how you come across to others.
“Words matter. Words shape…
