What not to say in workplace conversations

Real Simple has few suggestions on what to say in workplace conversations and offers substitute phrases:

“That’s not my job.”

“This might sound stupid, but…”

“I don’t have time to talk to you.”

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If you work at Pensacola City Hall:

“Let me ask Rusty Wells…”

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If you work at Escambia County Office Complex:

“When George Touart was here…”

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If you work for at Bob Cole Automotive:

“You look like the guys in “Men in Black”

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Author: Rick Outzen

Rick Outzen is the publisher/owner of Pensacola Inweekly. He has been profiled in The New York Times and featured in several True Crime documentaries. Rick also is the author of the award-winning Walker Holmes thrillers. His latest nonfiction book is “Right Idea, Right Time: The Fight for Pensacola’s Maritime Park.”