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25 Things to Say Instead of “Following Up”

September 25, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of following up

“Following up” gets thrown around a lot in business emails and calls. Sure, it works, but it often sounds stiff …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “No Worries”

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of no worries

“No worries” shows up everywhere these days. People use it when they want to say something isn’t a big deal …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “Have a Good Day”

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of have a good day

Most people say “Have a good day” without thinking much about it. The phrase has become so automatic that it …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “I Hope You Feel Better”

September 25, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of i hope you feel better

Most people reach for “I hope you feel better” when someone’s sick or struggling. While well-meaning, this phrase often sounds …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “For Example”

September 25, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of for example

Professional writing often relies on the phrase “for example” to introduce illustrations and specific cases. While useful, overusing this phrase …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “To Whom It May Concern”

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of to whom it may concern

Most people default to “To Whom It May Concern” when writing formal letters or emails to unknown recipients. This phrase …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “Lost Battle with Cancer”

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of lost battle with cancer

Cancer conversations need better words. The phrase “lost battle with cancer” makes death sound like failure, which isn’t fair to …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “High Functioning”

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of high functioning

“High functioning” gets thrown around a lot when talking about people who seem to handle daily tasks well or even …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “Rest in Peace”

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of rest in peace

When someone dies, finding the right words is tough. “Rest in Peace” gets used a lot, but there are many …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “Spirit Animal”

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
things to say instead of spirit animal

The phrase comes from sacred indigenous traditions where it holds deep spiritual meaning. Using it casually can feel disrespectful to …

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