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Ten workplace quotes to ensure your success. As the saying goes: those who can do things are not as good as those who know how to talk about them. It’s a bit naive to think that one can succeed and stand out in the workplace merely by relying on skilled abilities and hard work. Although ability and hard work are important, being able to communicate well can make your work easier and may even help you get a raise or a promotion. 　　1. Responding to tasks assigned by my supervisor: I will handle them right away. 　　Responding in a calm and prompt manner like this will give your supervisor an immediate impression that you are a subordinate who works efficiently, handles problems decisively, and obeys leadership. If you hesitate, it will only annoy your supervisor and give them the impression that you are indecisive; next time, you might not get a chance when an important opportunity arises. 　　2. When delivering bad news: It seems we’ve encountered some issues… There’s a problem with a certain transaction, or there’s a crisis in the market. If you rush to your supervisor’s office to report this bad news right away, even if it’s not your responsibility, it will make your supervisor doubt your ability to handle crises. In the worst case, you might even get reprimanded by your supervisor and end up being used as a scapegoat. 　　The right way is to say calmly, \"It seems we’ve encountered some issues…\" By no means lose your composure; make your supervisor feel that the situation isn’t beyond control, and show them that you’ll work together with them to solve the problem. 　　3. Demonstrate teamwork: XX’s idea is really good! 　　The pony’s creativity or design was appreciated by the boss. Even though you feel sad about your own unsuccessful designs and may even feel a bit jealous, you still need to praise the pony in front of the boss: The pony’s idea is really good. In a competitive workplace, knowing how to appreciate others will make your supervisors think that you are kind-hearted and team-oriented, thereby earning them more trust. 　　4. If you don’t know something: Let me think about it carefully again. Could I get back to you before 2 o’clock? 　　If your boss asks you a question related to the work and you don’t know how to answer it, never say “I don’t know.” And let me think about it carefully again; shall I get back to you before 2 o’clock? ”It not only helps you out temporarily but also makes your supervisor think that you don’t act rashly, but rather are someone who thinks things through before taking action. Of course, remember to give a reply on time. 　　5. Ask a colleague for help: This plan really can’t work without you! 　　There’s a project that you can’t handle on your own; you need to find someone more experienced to help. How do you approach them? You can say sincerely: This project really can’t do without you! Colleagues, in order to maintain their image as experts, usually don’t refuse. Of course, remember to thank them afterwards. 　　6. Reject obscene jokes: Such things don’t seem appropriate to say in the office! 　　Men sometimes like to tell obscene jokes without paying much attention to the situation. If a male colleague makes inappropriate comments to you that are unbearable, this phrase can make them understand and stop talking. 　　7. Reduce the workload: I know this is important; let’s first list the tasks at hand and rank them according to their importance. 　　First, emphasize that you understand the importance of this task, then ask your supervisor for guidance on how to prioritize it among other tasks. In a subtle way, make your supervisor aware that your workload is actually quite heavy; if it’s not absolutely necessary for you to handle it, some tasks can be assigned to someone else or postponed. 　　8. Admitting fault: It was my carelessness; fortunately, though… Making mistakes is inevitable, so it’s important to be brave enough to admit one’s faults. Shifting responsibility only makes things worse. However, there is a trick to admitting fault: don’t take all the mistakes on yourself. Saying this can distract others and downplay your errors. 　　9. Topics to break the silence: I’m really curious to know your opinion on this matter... When working with your supervisor, it’s sometimes necessary to find a topic to break the silence. However, this is exactly a good opportunity to win your boss’s favor; the most appropriate topics are those related to the company, which are of interest to your boss and that he is familiar with. When a supervisor talks at length about their opinions, they will also appreciate a humble listener like you. 　　10. Facing criticism: Thank you for telling me; I will consider your suggestions carefully. 　　When faced with criticism or blame, whether you are at fault or not, do not show dissatisfaction on your face. Instead, let the other person know that you have received their message. Maintaining a composed attitude makes you appear confident and steady, which earns you more respect.