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25 Polite Ways to Say, “Per My Last Email”

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
polite ways to say per my last email

“Per my last email” shows up in work messages all the time. The problem? It often sounds rude or snippy, …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “All Protocols Duly Observed”

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
what to say instead of all protocols duly observed

“All protocols duly observed” tells people that proper procedures were followed. This phrase shows up in government documents, business reports, …

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25 Sample Letters of Declining a Job Offer

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
sample letters of declining job offer

Sometimes job offers don’t work out. Maybe another company made a better offer, or the role doesn’t fit your goals, …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “Because I Said So”

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
what to say instead of because i said so

“Because I said so” shuts down conversations instead of building them. Parents reach for this phrase when they’re tired or …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “Best of Luck”

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
what to say instead of best of luck

“Best of Luck” gets thrown around a lot. People say it before job interviews, big presentations, first dates, or any …

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25 Things to Say Instead of “Alhamdulillah”

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
what to say instead of alhamdulillah

“Alhamdulillah” is a common Arabic phrase that means “all praise is due to God.” Muslims and Arabic speakers use it …

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30 Things to Say Instead of “Apologies for the Delay”

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
what to say instead of apologies for the delay

Delays happen. Whether it’s a late email reply, a missed deadline, or a postponed meeting, you’ll need to address the …

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25 Polite Ways to Say “Only Take One”

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
polite ways to say only take one

Good communication means knowing how to set limits without sounding rude. The right words can make all the difference. “Only …

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25 Polite Ways to Say, “Do Not Touch”

September 7, 2025September 6, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
polite ways to say do not touch

Sometimes you need to tell someone not to touch something. The reasons vary – maybe it’s fragile, personal, or unhygienic. …

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25 Polite Ways to Say, “Dumb It Down”

September 7, 2025September 6, 2025 by Ralph J. Woodie
polite ways to say dumb it down

Complex language creates barriers. When someone speaks in technical jargon or uses complicated terms, understanding becomes difficult for everyone involved. …

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