15 Things You Should Never Say at Work

15 Things You Should Never Say at WorkEver wonder what sets successful people apart in the workplace? They always seem to stand head and shoulders above the fray. parte of that is class and style. And part of that is knowing what to say, when to say it, andmore importantlywhat notlage to say. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Heres a list of 15thingsyou shouldnever sayin the workplace.1. Anything that remotely seems like gossipGossip is no good. It takes your focus and energy off doing your best work and can also be seen as petty and vindictive. Keep your eyes on your own desk and life and watch your social capital rise.2. Anything that seems like an excuseIf you cant do something, dont offer. And constant apologizing for being late or disrupting meetings? That only draws attention to the fact that you screwed up in the first place. Instead, dont screw up. Make it a personal policy never to be late.3. NoSuccessful people are a little bit f earless, and a lot ambitious. They may not always make guarantees, but they dont immediately say no either. Try, fail, try harder. Fail, fail better. Succeed.4. Complaints about the systemIf youre bumping up against the work system and its curbing your style and your potential, ask yourself first if that particular obstacle is there for good. If it is, put your brain into figuring out how to work around it. If it isnt, try to change it. Complaints wont help in either case.5. Complaints about workloadMore work = more achievement = more success. Never complain about how much work you have. Get it done, then ask for more. And do it because it is a joy to do it, and to set yourself apart.6. Personal stuffSuccessful people keep work talk on work. Its less complicated and more productive. And they can remain a bit of a mystery.7. Anything that makes you seem negativeDont be mean to your colleagues. Dont tease them. Dont be petty. Dont engage in gossip. Keep your head above the fray and be nice to your colleagues and underlings. Avoid controversy. Keep your good name squeaky clean.8. Money stuffNever brag about your salary. And dont show off your fancy toys. Stick to encouraging equal footing among your colleagues, and value talent, productivity, and hard work. Keep talk of money out of your office entirely.9. Your goalsSuccessful people rarely broadcast their goals. It not only adds to the pressure on them to achieve them, it keeps them from unnecessary scrutiny. And when they do succeed, the degree of their accomplishment gets to take people by surprise.10. Me, me, meand more about meThe best way to win people over is not to constantly talk about yourself. Listen and show genuine interest in your coworkers. Win hearts subtly and be genuine. Its not all about you.11. I might just give upSuccessful people dont even consider giving up. They think outside the box and find another way. But if they do consider it, theyd never say it out loud. Not even to themselves. Devo te your energy to finding solutions.12. I know enoughSuccessful people never say no to a learning opportunity. And they dont feel bashful about admitting what they dont know and allowing someone to teach them. A strong desire to learn is what keeps successful people on top of their personal wave.13. I cant helpSuccessful people arent ashamed to ask for help when they need it. And they always try to help someone out when they are asked for help. This is a great networking strategy as well.14.Anything just for the sake of kissing up to someonePleasing other people should never be your motive. Be excellent. Be genuine. Win people over with your best qualities, not some idea of what you think they want to hear. And avoid trying to take shortcuts or sweeten up the babo by any other means. Thats transparent and wont reflect well on you.15. Offensive jokesOffensive comments are wrong, but so are offensive jokes. Something offensive said in jest is still offensive. Dont be rude. Be sensitiv e to the needs and feelings of others. And keep control of your emotions that will keep you above the fray.