5 Things You Should Never Say To Your Boss

 

Whether you’re lucky enough to have a great boss or have an uncomfortably rocky relationship with your manager, it pays to put some thought into your interactions. Here are some top 5 things you should never say to your boss.

1. I Don’t Know

Its rule no. 1, don’t ever say ‘I don’t know’ to your boss. They ask you something because they trust you will help them find an answer. So, even if you don’t know the answer, tell them you will find out and get back to them.

2. That’s not how we used to operate

No comparisons. More than pointing a finger on the operational capabilities of the current boss, it shows you in a bad light. Your boss will feel you are rigid and not flexible and adaptable.

3. I Don’t Have Time

You should never say that to your boss, it undermines your own significance. This statement positions you as someone who is lacking. It has to be ‘I Can’ or ‘I Will’ always. Even if you are neck-deep in work try taking out sometime and do that extra work.

4. I can’t believe what you did

Bosses are also humans and they can make mistakes. Bad decisions or good you should not pass any derogatory comments for your bosses. You can always critique an idea before a decision is made, but after a decision has been made, your critique will be seen as negative.

5. We all feel the same way

Don’t generalize statements. It could be the case that majority of the employees hold the same opinion about a certain thing but going outright and telling that to your boss on their face is incorrect. What if he doesn’t feel the same and what if when confronted nobody comes forth to take a stand?
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