9 Ways To Stop Saying Sorry! PDF
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Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
Shulin Lee
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This guide provides 9 ways to stop saying 'sorry' at work and offers alternative phrases. It focuses on improving communication and setting boundaries. The text offers specific examples and suggestions for more confident workplace interactions.
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Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights Sorry, Not Sorry. 9 Ways to Cut the Apologies (And what to say instead) 1. took a while? Instead of “Sorry for the delay,” Say “Thanks for your patience.”...
Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights Sorry, Not Sorry. 9 Ways to Cut the Apologies (And what to say instead) 1. took a while? Instead of “Sorry for the delay,” Say “Thanks for your patience.” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 2. Your time matters, but so does mine: Instead of “Sorry to bother you,” Say “When you have a moment, could you...?” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 3. Declining requests: Instead of “Sorry, I’m not able to help with that,” Say “I’m unable to take that on, but I appreciate you thinking of me.” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 4. Missing a call/meeting: Instead of “Sorry I missed the meeting,” say “Thanks for your understanding. I wasn’t able to join, but I’m catching up now.” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 5. Setting boundaries: Instead of Say “Sorry, I can’t “I’m unavailable make that,” at that time. How about...?” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 6. Follow-ups: Instead of “Sorry to follow up again,” say “Just following up to check the status on…” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 7. Made a small error? Instead of “Sorry, my bad!” say “Thanks for letting me know. I will rectify it.” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 8. Taking up space: Instead of “Sorry for taking so much of your time,” Say “Thanks for your time today.” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights 9. Self-confidence: Instead of “Sorry, this might be a stupid question,” Say “Here’s a question that I’d like clarity on...” Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights For more insights on Careers, Work Culture and Recruitment, Top Voice Work Culture & Recruitment Insights