7 Shockingly Common Phrases That Reveal Arrogance—Are You Guilty of Using Them?
3. “I’m busy doing important things.”
Have you caught yourself telling people how overwhelmingly busy you are, especially with tasks you deem “important”?
This phrase might seem innocent, but it can suggest that other folks’ activities or responsibilities are trivial compared to yours.
I’ve sat with clients who rattle off how jam-packed their schedules are, implying everyone else has it easy.
A friend of mine once admitted she felt alienated every time I emphasized how “important” my work was.
She understood that I had responsibilities, but the way I framed it made her feel like my obligations mattered more than her time, her career, or her life in general.
