The Working Girl Language: What Words You Should Stop Using Part 2
I thought this was important to bring back this 2018 gem . Now more than ever you are sending emails. Because of this WFH life, those small meetings you would usually have in-person are now via email or zoom. Whether you are starting a new job, continuing at your current job and or just applying for a job - it is very important to make sure your email etiquette matches your skill set.
Take these words out of your emails and vocabulary
"JUST"
My best friend let me in on this little secret. We use the word "just" to weaken our statement or opinion and as a woman we need to JUST stop doing it. Make it a point to avoid "just" and you will see how stronger your statements are without it.
Save Some Time With Writing These Words
Especially now, we do not have time to actually read all of these fluff words. Replace these words and feeling with these ones:
Due to the fact that = because
In the near future = soon
At the present time = now
With the exception of = except
If this is not the case = if not
"How Do I?"
There is this beautiful tool they created that helps with just about everything, not only is it everywhere but it is free and takes little to no time. It is called GOOGLE , use it. Nothing worth having comes easy, so don't take the easy way out and ask others for help before you help yourself.Â
Words that Seem Rude or Condescending
Just like those text messages you sent to bae, emails are up for interpretation. When you writing an email, you may not always come off in the friendliest moods. You can fix this. Yes you may be annoyed with the jobs and your co-workers but that does not mean you need to actually show it all the time. If you are a small business, customer service matters so make sure that your emails always come off friendly. Get rid of these words:
“Fine” as a response
“No” without any leading context
“Important” when referring to the context of things. We are aware that the email is important so no need to say it again.
"I Feel Like"
What are you feeling? Forget I even asked, don't answer. At work, nothing is based on feeling, everything is based off fact. Make it a fact. When you are presenting an issue that may occur in a work related environment, present only the facts.
Words that Implying You Are Not Confident In Your Work
Remember that words matter and how you value yourself is important in the workspace. When you make a mistake at work it may feel like the end of the world - but it is not. Never let them see you fold. Take these words out.
“Sorry” you can find may other words in the dictionary to say sorry to.
“Actually” when used in correction to others
“Kind of” this just sounds childish, stop it














