Communication Tip #30
More confusing negative phrases we don’t realize we say:
- Don’t say: Wouldn’t you agree?
- Say instead: Do you agree?
- Don’t say: You don’t know where the restroom is, do you? (I heard that while on vacation.)
- Say: Where are the restrooms?
- Don’t say: More times than not…
- Say: Usually
- Don’t say: Don’t forget to… (A person has to first visualize forgetting to not forget.)
- Say instead: Remember to…
For an in-depth list of confusing negative phrases–click on the blog tab for my updated article, “You Don’t Say” - You’ll find it fascinating! (Not: You won’t be disappointed.)