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

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