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Thanks in advance By Brandon Specktor Thanks in advance NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM This demeaning management phrase, often accompanying some unwanted assignment, is the polite corporate way of saying, Youd better do this terrible thing or Ill eat your pay cheque.

Dont miss these words and phrases youre probably using all wrong.

Instead: Cut to the chase with, I know you dont want to do this in advance.

It is what it is NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM This desperate filler phrase is a longer version of whatever, and a shorter version of I have nothing helpful to contribute, but dont want to stop talking yet.

Weakest. Advice. Ever.

Instead: Memorise this clever-sounding T.S.

Eliot line: If you arent in over your head, how do you know how tall you are At the end of the day NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM This perspective-seeking clich sounds even worse than cousins all in all and when push comes to shove, particularly because its used at all hours of the day.

Advertisement Advertisement With all due respect NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM Almost always coupled with an insult or unsolicited advice, this phrase is a smarmier way to say, Prepare to be disrespected.

If youre going to say something that others might find offensive, just say it or keep quiet.

At this moment in time NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM I deserve a raise, you say.

What an oddly philosophical way to murder someones dreams.

It reminds us of that old business koan: What is the sound of one redundant employee crying Instead: Be honest.

Rip off that bandage in one swift motion: Im sorry, but that is never going to happen.

Thank you for clarifying that the thing you just said is a thing you are saying.

Instead: Show an ounce of empathy and ask, Do you understand what Im trying to say Advertisement Advertisement I, personally NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM As opposed to I, collectively Your redundant adverb just stole an extra second of life from everyone in the room.

How do you, personally, feel about that Instead: Just say I, or, wear a T-shirt that reads DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by this doofus do not reflect the views of society at large.

YOLO NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM You Only Live Once is mostly an excuse for doing something selfish, irresponsible, or dumb, but the act itself should be transgression enough.

Dont punish your friends with this insufferable abbreviation on top of it.

Find out more about these 12 everyday phrases with surprisingly dark origins.

Instead: Before you speak or act a fool, remember: YODO, too.

Totes NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM Totes is the shortened version of totally, another equally annoying word in its own right.

Advertisement Advertisement I know, right NICOLE FORNABAIORD.COM This phrase is a catch-all answer, from everything from Its so hot out today (I know, right) to Im so happy that meeting went well (I know, right).

Instead: Try following up with some meaningful conversation instead of this bland, blanket statement that makes you sound like a teenager.

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