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3 Super Common Words That Make You Sound Super Rude

Updated 6/19/2020
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This infographic explores why these three words can make you sound rude and provides suggestions of what you should say instead.

The way those you work with perceive you is really important. You want them to think of you as smart, efficient, easy to work with, and someone who not only gets the job done, but gets it done well (among other positive traits).

One thing you don’t want them to see you as? Rude.

And believe it or not, there are three super common words that seem very innocent but can, in fact, cause you to come off as quite rude.

Check out the infographic below to discover why and what to say instead.


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Abby is a writer, career coach, and health educator living in Portland, Maine. When she’s not trying to make the world a happier and healthier place, you can find her cuddling with her cats, hunting down the city's best coffee and grilled cheese, or dipping her toes in the Atlantic. Say hi on Twitter .
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