Infographic: 18 things never to say at work

If you think someone’s looking tired, or if you feel compelled to ‘open the kimono,’ just don’t.

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It’s no different at work. We’ve all been guilty of saying (or writing) something rude, obnoxious, embarrassing, irritating, accusatory or unintentionally awkward. Often, it’s no fault of our own. One person’s go-to phrase (“Hey, bro!”) is another’s editorial or auditory abhorrence.

GrammarCheck has posted an infographic packed with 18 hackneyed words and phrases to avoid at the workplace. Here’s a sample of trite tidbits and stale standbys to scuttle:

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