【職場祕笈】五個摧毀職場信譽的詞彙 Five Phrases that Destroy Workplace Credibility
在職場中，維護良好的信譽猶如運行一個需要長期投資的項目。獲得他人的信任可能需要透過多年的不懈努力，但失去卻可能只需幾日甚至幾個不當的字眼。你所說的每一句話，其實都在塑造你的形象，尤其是在你的同事和上司心中。以下是五個看似無傷大雅，卻可能無形中損害你在職場中信譽的詞彙：
- 「快完成了」
每當我們說出這句話時，實際上暗示的是「我還沒有完成」。所以，下次當你準備告訴你的主管你「快完成了」某項工作時，不如反過來告訴他們你已經完成了哪些部分，並提供一個精確的剩餘工作時間預估。這種做法能展示你的專業態度和執行力。 - 「總有一天」
這種表述反映你對工作的不積極，如同你在等待某個遙遠的將來，卻無法在現在採取行動。避免使用這種不確定且缺乏約束力的語言，尤其是當你無法完成某項工作時，勇於直接說「不」。 - 「我正在嘗試」
儘管這句話看起來像是展現你的積極與投入，但其實隱含的訊息是「我還未確定能否成功」。因而，這可能會使同事對你的能力產生懷疑。 - 「也許」
這種語言模糊的詞彙只會讓人覺得你不確定，而且讓你看起來容易改變決定。要增加他人對你的信任感，你需要學會用「我將會」或「我不會」這樣堅定的語言來替代「也許」。 - 「我希望」
這個詞彙可能讓人覺得你的行動是被動的，缺乏堅定的決心去實現目標。與其說「我希望」，不如直接說「我將會」，讓你的話語更具有說服力和執行力。
要在職場上保持信譽，關鍵不僅在於你的行為，更在於你的語言表現。從今天起，讓我們更加注意自己的語言選擇，以更為確定、負責的態度表達自己的想法，將你的職場信譽提升到一個新的高度。
Maintaining a good reputation in the workplace is like running a project that requires long-term investment. Winning the trust of others may take years of unrelenting effort, but losing it may only take a few days or even a few inappropriate words. Every word you speak is shaping your image, especially in the hearts of your colleagues and superiors. Here are five seemingly harmless phrases that could potentially damage your credibility in the workplace:
- "Almost"
Whenever we say this, it actually implies "I haven't finished yet". So, next time when you're about to tell your boss that you're "almost done" with a task, consider instead telling them what parts you have completed and provide a precise estimate of the remaining work time. This approach can demonstrate your professionalism and execution ability. - "Someday"
This expression reflects your lack of enthusiasm for work, as if you are waiting for a distant future and unable to take action now. Avoid using such uncertain and non-committal language, especially when you are unable to complete a task, have the courage to say "no" directly. - "Try"
Although this phrase seems to show your positivity and commitment, it actually implies "I'm not sure if I can succeed". As a result, it might make colleagues doubt your capabilities. - "Might"
This vague phrase only makes people think you are uncertain and prone to changing your decisions. To increase others' trust in you, you need to learn to use more firm language like "I will" or "I won't" to replace "maybe". - "Wish"
This phrase may make people think your actions are passive and lack a firm determination to achieve your goals. Instead of saying "I wish", say "I will" directly, making your words more persuasive and actionable.
To maintain credibility in the workplace, the key lies not only in your actions but also in your language. From today onwards, let us pay more attention to our choice of words, expressing our ideas with a more determined and responsible attitude, elevating your workplace credibility to a new height.