Pro tip: a manager in Denver told me to stop saying 'just' in emails

I was asking for help on a project ticket last month and wrote 'I just need a quick look at this.' She pulled me aside after our standup and said, 'You're not 'just' asking, you're doing your job.' It made me realize how much my word choice was undercutting my own work. Has anyone else had a small piece of feedback that totally changed how you communicate?

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white.seth12d ago

What other words did your manager point out? I've been trying to cut "actually" and "sorry" from my own emails for the same reason.

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wesley_fox9212d ago

My manager also flagged "just" and "maybe." My emails used to sound like a nervous robot asking for a favor.