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Six words, phrases that make everyone hate working with you

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Words have meaning. Sometimes that meaning rubs people in the office the wrong way.

Here’s how to stop: Don’t use these six terms: 1. “No problem.” 2. “Whatever.” 3. “It is what it is.” 4. “Pissed off.” 5. “Can’t.” 6. “Hope.”

This is about unintended impressions and undertones of resentment. Don’t be that guy,

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