As a public speaking trainer, I always urge people to think carefully about their listeners before speaking.
Here are seven rude phrases that people with poor speech etiquette always use — and what to say instead:1.
This phrase is great when you're offering someone a choice ("Do you want to go to lunch with me?").
What to say instead: State your request directly.
What to say instead: Skip it altogether and remember that silence can be a beautiful thing.
Persons:
it's, ender, It's, ‘, Skip
Organizations:
Harvard