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guess18/7/2020 Be careful with guess: it can convey tentativeness, lack of confidence or incompetence. Informally, it is used to indicate that although one thinks or supposes something, it is without any great conviction or strength of feeling. If you are unsure, say so and follow with how you will solve the situation:
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want14/7/2020 Be careful with want: it could indicate desperation and lack of confidence. Rephrase to show confidence and do not focus on money:
However, used correctly, it can show strength:
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feel8/7/2020 Be careful with feel: it can be indefinite and make you look weak. Using the verb means to have a belief or impression, especially without an identifiable reason. Eliminate and show your enthusiasm:
However, using the gerund form indicates one speaks from experience:
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should3/7/2020 Be careful with should: it can show weakness, indecision or lack of commitment. In this context the speaker gives the impression of chaos and indecision. If the meeting is important and your presence needed, commit and eliminate excuses:
If you need to soften the statement, prefix with I’m sorry:
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just30/6/2020 Be careful with just: it can diminish what you say, especially when used in an apologetic manner. If you are confident, eliminate and let the verb do the action. If you are not confident, rephrase in a neutral tone:
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