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Office politics can be a tricky affair. It\u2019s easy to say the wrong thing when you\u2019re under stress or you feel you\u2019ve been treated unfairly.<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve caused offense by criticizing someone in an unconstructive manner. Or perhaps it\u2019s you who\u2019s been criticized \u2014 and you\u2019ve responded by trying to shift the blame. It\u2019s easy to put your foot in your mouth when you\u2019re working alongside a variety of hard-working people in a stressful environment.<\/p>\n

If this sounds like you, don\u2019t worry. It\u2019s possible to speak honestly at work without offending others, but it does take a little shift in perspective<\/a>. When a problem arises, don\u2019t think about how you can avoid it \u2014 instead, see how you can be a part of solving it.<\/p>\n

Acquiring these diplomacy skills won\u2019t happen overnight, which is why it\u2019s great to have a few hints on where to start. Our new infographic lists twelve phrases you probably hear at work every day, why they\u2019re unhelpful and what to say instead.<\/p>\n

So next time trouble arises at work, think before you speak \u2014 it could be the beginning of a beautiful opportunity!<\/p>\n

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Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith, J. (2013). 13 Things You Should Never Say At Work<\/a>. forbes.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reardon, M. (2014). Four Tips to End “We’ve Always Done It That Way”<\/a>. npengage.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rodionova, Z. (2015). 11 things you shouldn’t say at work<\/a>. independent.co.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gillett, R. & Smith, J. (2016). 19 things you should never say\u2026<\/a>. businessinsider.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith, J. & Gillett, R. (2016). 32 things you should never say\u2026<\/a>. businessinsider.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martin, E. (2014). 11 Things You Should Never Say At Work<\/a>. inc.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patterson, K. et al. (2012). Crucial Conversations. New York: McGraw Hill.<\/p>\n

Grandinetti, M. (2016). Change Your Job? Or Change Your Perspective?<\/a> abovethelaw.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

Myers, J. (2012). Building dialogue in the workplace<\/a>. theglobeandmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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