Verbal communication plays an important role in our work lives. Of course, we can’t control how others will interpret our words, but we can be conscious of particular phrases that may facilitate a detrimental impression. Here are five phrases that may be problematic concerning how others perceive us at work.

You might use this phrase to indicate a lack of preference. “Which proposal do you like best?” “I don’t care.” In this case, you may come across as not invested in the process at all, essentially saying that you don’t care about any of the proposals. Instead, try “I don’t have a preference,” or “They all seem equal to me.”

If you use the phrase to express a genuine lack of caring, you may be perceived as not invested in work and the success of the organization. Instead, try........

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