The 13 worst phrases that destroy your professional credibility.

Office parlance allows for a million clichés, most of them innocuous and overlooked. But when you convey negativity, even subtly, you're giving off vibes that may cause co-workers and bosses to see you as not ready for promotion. 
 
We took the 13 most common phrases used at work and tell you why they may be affecting your reputation. 
 

“That’s not my job.” Lack of ownership.
 
“I’ll do my best.” Hidden uncertainty. 

“That’s not fair.” Professional immaturity.
 
“I’ll bet you can’t fit THAT in my butt.” Unclear request. Call out a specific object or appendage.
 
“I need more vacation time.” Lack of interest in your job.
 
“I’m overwhelmed.” Weakness in accomplishing multiple tasks. 
 
“How about taking that and seeing if it will fit in my butt?” Uncertainty about your butt capacity.
 
“Thank god it’s Friday.” Lack of enthusiasm for the workplace. 
 
“I’m hard for this meeting.” Good enthusiasm, bad for sexual harassment.
 
“If we implement this idea, I want to be first in line at its gangbang.” Unwillingness to share.
 
“I have no room left in my butt for that idea.” Lack of room for new ideas.
 
“Nice snatches, everyone.” Ignoring male employees’ penises.
 
“I just shit in Dora’s filing cabinet.” Dora doesn’t have a filing cabinet. 

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