“Elevate Your Elegance: 8 Everyday Phrases That Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Sophistication!”
You might think you’re softening a critique or simply being honest. But here’s the truth: people are more likely to brace themselves for something negative as soon as they hear these words.
I’ve had clients who used this phrase in relationships, and it usually led to defensiveness and distance—everything we’re trying to avoid.
A better approach? Offer your perspective respectfully, without disclaimers. Instead of saying, “No offense, but your idea could be better,” try something like, “I see potential in your idea, but I wonder if we could take it further.”
