5 ways to be less of a fanny at work...
1. When you’ve taken ages to reply to someone…
❌ I’m really sorry for taking ages, I’ve been snowed under…
✔ Thanks for being patient. I’ve been having a think…
2. When you’ve had to explain something in detail on an email…
❌ Sorry for the lengthy reply. Does everything make sense?
✔ Give me a shout if you’ve got any questions!
3. When you’re suggesting a new way of doing something that isn’t working…
❌ I think it might be a good idea to possibly…
✔ The best way is to…
4. When you’ve got a dentist appointment…
❌ Would it be okay if I left work at 3.30 on Tuesday…
✔ I’ll need to leave at 3.30 on Tuesday…
5. When your boss catches you online shopping when you should be working…
❌ Close the tab quickly and say: “Oops, Sorry Clive, I was just (whatever
terrible excuse you can think of on the spot)”
✔ Leave the tab open and say: “Hiya Clive, I thought I could smell you lurking
in the background just then. I’ll be honest with you mate, this report is in the
top 5 dullest tasks I’ve ever done, so I’m giving my brain a ten minute breather
before it instructs me to smash my own face in with my mouse. Unless you want to
grab me some tissues?"
#Email #WritingTips #BeLessFanny
1. When you’ve taken ages to reply to someone…
❌ I’m really sorry for taking ages, I’ve been snowed under…
✔ Thanks for being patient. I’ve been having a think…
2. When you’ve had to explain something in detail on an email…
❌ Sorry for the lengthy reply. Does everything make sense?
✔ Give me a shout if you’ve got any questions!
3. When you’re suggesting a new way of doing something that isn’t working…
❌ I think it might be a good idea to possibly…
✔ The best way is to…
4. When you’ve got a dentist appointment…
❌ Would it be okay if I left work at 3.30 on Tuesday…
✔ I’ll need to leave at 3.30 on Tuesday…
5. When your boss catches you online shopping when you should be working…
❌ Close the tab quickly and say: “Oops, Sorry Clive, I was just (whatever
terrible excuse you can think of on the spot)”
✔ Leave the tab open and say: “Hiya Clive, I thought I could smell you lurking
in the background just then. I’ll be honest with you mate, this report is in the
top 5 dullest tasks I’ve ever done, so I’m giving my brain a ten minute breather
before it instructs me to smash my own face in with my mouse. Unless you want to
grab me some tissues?"
#Email #WritingTips #BeLessFanny