Do you ever find that people often interrupt you, talk over you, or don’t take you seriously?
If so, try rephrasing these common statements to immediately come across with more authority ➡️
DON’T SAY: I’m so sorry, but I don’t quite understand what you’re saying. Can you please explain that again?
SAY: To confirm what you’ve said, [Repeat back to the person what you understand so far]. As for the second part, can you please clarify what you mean?
Why? Don’t apologise. Who’s to say it’s even your fault that you couldn’t process what the other person said? Maybe their explanation was poor! Instead, own with confidence the part that you DO understand, then ask them to clarify the other part.
DON’T SAY: I “just” want to say that this is not a good idea
SAY: This is not a good idea
Why? Cut out the word “just”. It adds nothing to your message, except extra fluff and nervous energy.
DON’T SAY: Ok, I might be wrong, but I think we should be doing that differently.
SAY: I think we should be doing that differently, what do you think?
Why? Don’t preface your suggestion by devaluing it. Instead, go straight into your suggestion, and then invite the other person to input to make this conversation collaborative.
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Trang x
