Want to sound more assertive? Avoid these 4 phrases that make you sound 'weak or timid,' say word experts (via CNBCMakeIt)
When you start a request with a "you"-based statement , it can come across as controlling behavior, which is sometimes the result of fear or insecurity.
For example, "You need to get started on that project" sounds more commanding than the equally assertive "I'd like it if you started on that project."Generalizations typically lead to arguments because they can cause the other person to get defensive.
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