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I stopped saying 'sorry' at work for a month and my boss noticed
I got tired of apologizing for every small thing like asking a question or taking a day off, so I just stopped for 30 days and used 'thank you' instead, like saying 'thanks for your patience' when I was late. My manager actually pulled me aside last Friday and said I seemed more confident and decisive now. Has anyone else tried cutting a specific polite word out of their work talk and seen a change?
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benc536mo ago
That's a really smart swap. I mean, it's wild how much a single word can change how people see you. I've been trying to drop "just" from my emails, like "just checking in" or "just wanted to ask." It makes the request sound less like an apology for existing. Idk, maybe it's just me but it feels less nervous.
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cameronmurray6mo ago
I cut "just" and "actually" from my work messages about two years ago. My boss pointed out it made my updates sound unsure, like I was asking for permission. Now I say "checking on the report status" or "following up on the meeting notes." It feels way more direct and people respond faster, honestly. That small change built up my confidence a lot over time.
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