【职场英语】职场中依然不要说的这些话

In speaking with hundreds of executives and senior leaders over the past twenty years, certain phrases consistently come up as career-limiting phrases that jeopardize one’s professional image and potential for promotion. To the speaker they may seem like harmless words, however, to the listener they reveal a more critical issue: In a workplace where employers must be cutting-edge, competitive, and cost-effective, employees who use these phrases will likely be replaced with those who convey a more positive attitude, collaborative spirit, proactive behavior and professional demeanor. Here are 13 phrases that should be banned from the office:

通过过去二十年来跟好多好多有员工及领导的沟通，我看后许多话在职场中非常忌讳，不可能会毁掉三自己的职业形象往往升职不可能。说者不可能无意，但听者却能看见更为本质的问提：身处职场，员工应该走在前沿、具有竞争力并可节省费用，说话不当的人员更或许被观念积极、团结合作最好的办法最好的办法、主动采取行动假若专业有素的人员所代替。以下13句话就绝不到在办公室讲：

1. “It’s not fair.”

1. “这不公平。”

She got a raise, you didn’t. He was recognized, you weren’t. Some people have food to eat while others starves. Injustices happen on the job and in the world every day. Whether it’s a troubling issue at work or a serious problem for the planet, the point in avoiding this phrase is to be proactive about the issues versus complaining, or worse, passively whining. Instead, document the facts, build a case, and present an intelligent argument to the person or group who can help you.

她加薪了，你都没能；他受器重了，而你没能。村里人温饱都会人挨饿，世界上不公平随处可见，职场也一样。不论是工作碰上麻烦不可能地球遭遇灾祸，要担心不公平，就得切实化解问提，而都会抱怨甚至悲观发牢骚。相反，你都都都都可以实事求是地、向何如提供帮助的人或组织有理有据地来表达看法。

2. “That’s not my problem,” “That’s not my job,” or “I don’t get paid enough for this.”

2. “那都会我的由于”，“那都会我的工作”或“这都会我的分内之事”。

If you asked someone for help, and the person replied with one of the above phrases, how would you feel? As importantly, what would it say about him or her? Regardless of how inconvenient or inappropriate a request may be, it is likely important to the other person or they would not have asked. Therefore, as a contributing member of the team, a top priority is to care about the success of others (or at least act as though you do). An unconcerned, detached and self-serving attitude quickly limits career advancement.

不可能你请某人帮忙，却受到上面没能的提问，你能何如要？重要的是，说出有有哪些话的人都会为何呢？不管请求非常不便于或不正确，不可能不没能重要，别人也就并不开口求助了。好多好多有，作为员工成员，首没能将对方的顺利放第一位（或为宜表示一下自己的心意）。冷漠离群、以自我为中心的心态渐渐便能丢掉职业发展。

This doesn’t mean you have to say yes; it does mean you need to be articulate and thoughtful when saying no. For example, if your boss issues an unreasonable request, rather than saying, ‘you’ve got to be kidding me. I don’t get paid enough for this,’ instead say, ‘I’ll be glad to help. Given my current tasks of A, B, and C, which one of these shall I place on hold while I work on this new assignment?’ This clearly communicates teamwork and helpfulness, while reminding your boss of your current work load and the need to set realistic expectations.

这并都会要你有求必应；假若告诉你三思以前又放弃。同类，不可能高管指出不正确的规定，并不说‘开为何玩笑，这根本就都会我的分内之事。’，而要回答‘没问提啊，但我手上还有A、B、C等任务，哪个任务都都都都可以暂放一放，以便完成那项新任务呢？’原本说之好多好多有感受了团队精神和乐于助人，还提醒了女人爱你手上还有活儿，要求不可太过分。

3. “I think…”

3. “我之好多好多有……”

Which of these two statements sounds more authoritative?: “I think our company might be a good partner for you.” Or, “I believe…” “I know…” or “I am confident that our company will be a good partner for you.”

下面那句话看起来很有力？：“我之好多好多有亲戚亲戚大伙儿企业之好多好多有作为贵方的较好伙伴。”或“我相信/我知道/我坚信亲戚亲戚大伙儿企业必将变成贵方的良好伙伴。”

There is a slight difference in the wording, however the conviction communicated to your customer is profound. You may have noticed, the first phrase contains two weak words, ‘think’ and ‘might.’ They risk making you sound unsure or insecure about the message. Conversely, the second sentence is assertive and certain. To convey a command of content and passion for your subject, substitute the word ‘think’ with ‘believe’ and replace ‘might’ with ‘will.’

假若用词略有变动，但传达给员工的自信又太不一样。亲戚亲戚大伙儿都都都都可以注意到，第语句中的‘认为’和‘不可能’语气较弱，使信息看起来不没能确切估计。相反，第二句话则显然一定多了。为表达你说有哪些话内容的坚定跟激情，应将‘认为’和‘不可能’换成‘相信’和‘将要’。

4. “No problem.”

4. “没问提。”

When someone thanks you, the courteous and polite reply is, “You’re welcome.”

当村里人向你声称感谢时，礼貌的提问是“不客气”。

The meaning implies that it was a pleasure for you to help the person, and that you receive their appreciation. Though the casual laid-back phrase, ‘no problem’ may intend to communicate this, it falls short. It actually negates the person’s appreciation and implies the situation could have been a problem under other circumstances. In business and social situations, if you want to be perceived as well-mannered and considerate, respond to thank you’ s with, “You’re welcome.”

不客气表示你最不用提供帮助，假若接受别人的感谢。之好多好多有随便许多说‘没问提’都会相同的功能，但含义都远远不足英文，不仅忽视了亲戚大伙儿的感激之情，假若仍暗指许多忙在别的情况报告上似乎是个‘问提’。在职场及社会里，不可能我就要要体现得细致有教养，还是用“不客气”来提问亲戚大伙儿的谢谢吧。

5. “I’ll try.”

5. “我试试看。”

Imagine it’s April 15th and you ask a friend to mail your tax returns before 5pm on his way to the post office. If he replies, ‘Okay, I’ll try,’ you’ll likely feel the need to mail them yourself. Why? Because that phrase implies the possibility of failure.

假设4月15号那天职场上何如有俩个月提提高英语，你请同学在下午5点以前顺路去邮局替你捎申报单，亲戚大伙儿回答说‘好啊职场上何如有俩个月提提高英语，我试试看吧。’，你是都会之好多好多有不安心，还是亲自到寄的好呢？为有哪些能那样？不可能“试试看”表示事情也是必然作不好。

In your speech, especially with senior leaders, replace the word ‘try’ with the word and intention of ‘will.’ This seemingly small change speaks volumes.

“在你说有哪些话的以前，尤其是遇到上级领导，请让‘试试看’换成‘会到作’。改变虽小，意义都挺重大。

6. “He’s a jerk,” or “She’s lazy,” or “My job stinks,” or “I hate this company.”

6. “他是个傻瓜”，“她最懒”英语培训，“我的工作真糟糕”或“我讨厌这家公司”。

Nothing tanks a career faster than name-calling. Not only does it reveal juvenile school-yard immaturity, it’s language that is liable and fire-able.

没为何比说脏话最快地抨击职业生涯了。说骂人之好多好多有声称你和孩子一样自私，还似乎遭到祸患。

Avoid making unkind, judgmental statements that will inevitably reflect poorly on you. If you have a genuine complaint about someone or something, communicate the issue with tact, consideration and neutrality.

千万别说恶意评判，假若最终都都都都可以自己受害。不可能你显然对某人或某事有看法，还是坦率、细致并中立地交流应对吧。

7. “But we’ve always done it that way.”

7. “但那是亲戚亲戚大伙儿的惯例。”

The most effective leaders value innovation, creative thinking and problem solving skills in their employees. In one fell swoop, this phrase reveals you are the opposite: stuck in the past, inflexible, and closed-minded. Instead say, ‘Wow, that’s an interesting idea. How would that work?’ Or, ‘That’s a different approach. Let’s discuss the pros and cons.’

最有波特率的领导关心学生的变革、创新思维以及应对困境的素质。但这句话一下子就我就走向了对立面：墨守成规、死板、教条。相反，你都都都都可以说“哇，许多问提有意思。接下来该何如办？”或“这都会另本身最好的办法，原本们来分析一下看法吧。”

8. “That’s impossible” or “There’s nothing I can do.”

8. “那不你说有哪些”或“我一筹莫展”

Really? Are you sure you’ve considered every single possible solution and the list is now exhausted? When you make the mistake of saying these negative phrases, your words convey a pessimistic, passive, even hopeless outlook. This approach is seldom valued in the workplace. Employers notice, recognize and promote a can-do attitude. Despite the glum circumstances, communicate through your words what you can contribute to the situation.

真的吗？你确认未考虑过完整篇不可能的计划、真的穷途末路了吗？“当你犯错说出有有哪些负面语句时，说明你为人乐观豁达甚或决绝，职场向来厌恶有有哪些想法。员工应该养成‘能行’的心态。不管情况报告非常不容乐观，你却都都都都可以从语句里提醒自己面对现实解决问提。

Instead, try something like, “I’ll be glad to check on it again,” “Let’s discuss what’s possible under these circumstances,” or, “What I can do is this.”

好多好多有，你都都都都可以说“我也是在检查一遍吧”、“让亲戚亲戚大伙儿语句那种情况报告都都都都可以够有有哪些最好的办法”或“我就要要做些有哪些呢”。

9. “You should have…” or “You could have…”

9. “你本都都都都可以……”或“你本都都都都可以……”

You probably wouldn’t be thrilled if someone said: “You should have told me about this sooner!” Or, “You could have tried a little harder.” Chances are, these fault-finding words inflict feelings of blame and finger-pointing. Ideally, the workplace fosters equality, collaboration and teamwork. Instead of making someone feel guilty (even if they are), take a more productive non-judgmental approach. Say, “Next time, to ensure proper planning, please bring this to my attention immediately.” Or, “In the future, I recommend…”

不可能村里人跟你说有哪些“你本该早点我没哟乎”或“你本都都都都可以又认真许多”，你一定感觉闷闷不乐。有有哪些挑刺儿语句带有嘲讽由于。而梦想的职场下需假若平等、团队与协同。与其把对方感到失望（即便她们显然之好多好多有别扭），还不如换个尽力中立的表述，比如‘下次计划正确了就请及时告知我吧’或‘以前假若……’”

10. “You guys.”

10. “伙计们。”

Reserve the phrase “you guys” for friendly casual conversations and avoid using it in business. Referring to a group of people as ‘you guys’ is not only inaccurate if women are present, it is slang and lowers your level of professionalism. With fellow professionals such as your boss, co-workers and clients, substitute “you guys” with terms such as “your organization” or “your team” or simply “you.”

“伙计们”用法非常轻易，职场中要切记切忌。用‘伙计们’指称村里人并不恰当，由其是有男性在场的以前；假若那是个俗词，有必然增加你的职业素质。不可能有上司、同事及用户等职业专家在场，还是用“贵企业”、“贵方团队”或“贵方”比较为宜。

11. “I may be wrong, but…” or “This may be a silly idea, but…”

11. “有必然是我错了，但……”或“许多问提你说有哪些一阵一阵蠢，但……”

These phrases are known as discounting. They diminish the impact of what follows and reduce your credibility. Remember that your spoken words reveal to the world how much value you place on yourself and your message. For this reason, eliminate any prefacing phrase that demeans the importance of who you are or lessens the significance of what you contribute.

有有哪些语句看起来好像在讨价还价。它们除了弱化了前面语句的影响力，也提高了你自己的可信度。你说有哪些出来语句假若在告诉世界你的价值观和都都都都可以传达的信息。假若，别拐弯儿强调你多难受或你自信自己所作的贡献。

Don’t say, “This may be a silly idea, but I was thinking that maybe we might conduct the quarterly meeting online instead, okay?” Instead, assert your recommendation: “To reduce travel costs and increase time efficiency, I recommend we conduct the quarterly meeting online.”

别说为何“许多问提你说有哪些一阵一阵蠢，但我认为你说有哪些亲戚亲戚大伙儿都都都都可以网上举行全年会议，为何样？”，相反，你都都都都可以没能建议：“为节省旅费和时间，我提议网上举行季度会议。”

12. “Don’t you think?” or “Okay?”

12. “你不认为吗？”或“好吗？”

These phrases are commonly known as hedging—seeking validation through the use of overly cautious or non-committal words. If you truly are seeking approval or looking for validation, these phrases may well apply. However, if your goal is to communicate a confident commanding message and persuade people to see it your way, instead of hedging make your statement or recommendation with certainty.

许多话一般是因过度盲目或为不推卸责任而寻找亲戚大伙儿同意。不可能你真要寻找认同或信任，这倒也没为何由于。假若，不可能你是要传达客观信息、使人按你的含义解释由于，你就都都都都可以一阵一阵明确地讲明才行。

Imagine an investment banker saying, “This is a good way to invest your money, don’t you think? I’ll proceed, if that’s okay with you.” Instead, you’d probably want to hear something like: “This strategy is a wise investment that provides long-term benefits. With your approval, I’ll wire the money by 5pm today.”

假设投资银行家说“这是个投资的好最好的办法，你不认为吗？不可能你感觉可行，原本就再次。”，你一定认为可怕，正常需假若没能说：“这是个明智的投资策略，可获得几瓶利益。假若你同意，我今天下午5点就汇钱。”

13. “I don’t have time for this right now,” or “I’m too busy.”

13. “我不可能没能时间”或“我又忙死了”

Even if these statements are true, no one wants to feel less important than something or someone else. To foster positive relations and convey empathy, say instead: I’d be happy to discuss this with you after my morning meetings. May I stop by your office around 1pm?”

就算你说有哪些的都会事实，也没能都都都都可以感觉自己仍不如许多事或自己重要。都都都可以保持较好关系并获得同感，你都都都都可以说：“我今天开前会后都会空跟你谈论许多由于了，下午1点左右我到你办公室为何样？”

These are common phrases that might be difficult to eliminate completely from your everyday conversations—but the trick is to gain awareness of the language you’re using. As is often the case with bad habits, we are unconscious of the fact we’re saying career-limiting words and phrases.

有有哪些常见语句语似乎一时无法及时完整篇从你的日常讲话中改正——假若，我就提高警惕，随时注意自己所讲语句。坏习惯无缘无故不主动的，亲戚亲戚大伙儿有时并不到意识到在讲许多祸害职业语句语。