Phrases That Will Make You More Successful at Work
#1 Cancel meetings with tact
You’ll have to come up with a reason (найти причину) — or tell the actual reason. Excuses already sound, well, excuse-y, so to validate your behavior it’s important to choose the right words. Gary Burnison, author of Lose the Resume, Land the Job (“Хотите получить работу? Забудьте о резюме”), reported that standard business practices include being honest whenever possible, and avoiding typical excuses such as “current meeting running late” (Встреча задерживается) and “got a fire to put out.” Instead, validate the significance of the missed appointment by saying “I understand how important this is…” or “I’m really sorry but I have to reschedule.” (перенести время) Then quickly move towards potential dates and times when you can make this happen. Setting an example is one of the best ways to build trust with your co-workers.
