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February 16, 2022
| Instead of this: | Say this: |
| This is exciting. | Explain why it’s credible, effective or persuasive. |
| You can leverage. | Replace leverage with use, capitalize on, take advantage of or harness. |
| Differentiate yourself. | Stand out as a unique asset or be your own best advocate. |
| I want you to finish that report by tomorrow. | Would you be able to finish that report by tomorrow? |
| Now that article looks better. | The article looks even better. |
| I think this is a bad idea. | I don’t think this is such a good idea. |
| Please do not hesitate to contact me. | Please call me/schedule a meeting if you have any questions. |
| I hope you’re well/I hope this email finds you well. | I hope you’re having a great day/week. |
| Sorry for the late response. | Thank you for your patience. |
| Game-changing. | Transformational, evolutionary. |
| Be on the same page. | Agree, support. |
| Take ownership | Take responsibility. |
Celene heads up the marketing at Escalon. Passionate about helping companies grow their business, she spends her days finding new ways to bring essential business services to startups, SMBs, and growth-minded companies. Based in the PNW, she’s the proud owner of 8 pairs of Birkenstocks and a sassy, cuddly cat.
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