26 Why PowerPhrases?
- We’re not done with Respect-Robbing Poison Phrases
yet! We still have the Vague HintingPoison Phrases, such as,
I wish someone would...
when you mean,
Will you...?
Hints like
I could use some help around here.
when you mean,
Please help me.
Hints like
I might want your help with...
to see if they pick up the hint and offer help. If what you mean is
Will you help me with...?
take a deep breath and say it!
Did you see yourself in any of these weakening examples?
How often have you killed your message with Respect-Robbing
Poison Phrases?