And the Winner for Best Grammar is…You! 5 Unprofessional Words and Phrases to AVOID.

Whether you’re addressing the board or emailing employees, it’s important to convey your message professionally. Avoid words and phrases that diminish your credibility and dilute your message.

5 Common Words and Phrases to Avoid in Business Conversations:

“To be honest” or “Honestly”
Is the rest of what you’re saying untrue?

“Always” or “Never”
There is no such thing as absolutes.

“Just” or “Kind of” or “Hopefully”
It weakens your message and sounds half-hearted.

“Really” or “Very”
A conversational crutch that is vague and unnecessary.

“Stuff” or “Things”
Be specific about what you’re discussing.

Bonus – Frequently Misused Terms (and How to Use Them Correctly):

“Irregardless” vs. “Regardless”
“Regardless” means ‘without regard’ (think: less regard).
“Irregardless” is a double negative so it actually means ‘without without regard.’

“i.e.” or “e.g.”
“i.e.” means ‘in other words’ and “e.g.” means ‘for example’ (remember it as: example given).

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