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9 Words or Phrases Millennials Should Avoid Using in the Workplace
With the advent of the Internet, these quotes can quickly become popular, particularly for millennials. Smartphones, Twitter and memes have allowed certain acronyms and terms to enter into our vernacular fast and furious. For casual users of YouTube and social media, it can be rather confusing to read things such as "yolo," "ligaf" and "tweeps."
Although these things may be popular to say, they should be left out of the office since it is a professional environment. The executives, management, and clerks likely iterate such terms and phrases outside of working hours, but they probably refrain from actually using them during a business meeting.
The labor market and the economy are barely recovering, and the state of the nation isn't getting any better for millennials. Many millennials still haven't obtained a job or an employment position in their actual career field so it's important to compose yourself in a professional manner.
Here are nine words or phrases that millennials should avoid using in the workplace:
1. Like
If you've ever sat in a restaurant, taken public transit or gone to a store and there are some young people around then it's quite likely that you've heard the word "like" incessantly. It's becoming increasingly common for today's youth to include this word in every single sentence they utter. When speaking with colleagues and managers, it wouldn't be wise for your career to constantly say - or even write - like, unless it's used as a simile.2. Dude
Dude may be fun to say at the beach, but in a corporate environment, it would be odd to hear men in suits say such a word. This isn't an episode of "The Jersey Shore" nor is this a high school setting. Next time you wish to converse with somebody in the office, say their name and then proceed with the topic at hand.3. Basically
Is the person too stupid to understand something complex? This is how someone can interpret the word "basically" when an individual incorporates this world at the beginning of a sentence. It suggests that the person, you are communicating with, can't fathom an intricate point relating to the business you're discussing. If you need a buzzword then "essentially" is a better alternative.4. Just Sayin'
For some reason or another, this phrase has dominated the Internet. Similar to the old adage of "my two cents," millennials have replaced it with "just sayin'," which has irked many people, including those very same millennials. Leave this phrase on Facebook.5. OMG
The acronym of "oh my God" is prevalent in text messages or social media. Actually saying "O M G" isn't the best thing to shout out in an office, particularly when important information about the company is delivered to you. This is something teenagers say when they read about Justin Bieber, not something about restructuring efforts within the corporation.6. Gay
There are two definitions for gay: happy (gaiety) and homosexuality. How come millennials now say gay to describe something boring, questionable, stupid, redundant or weird? It's impossible to explain exactly. With that being said, the word "gay" shouldn't be used when criticizing the company or a disagreement with a supervisor's decision.7. You Know
Similar to "like," individuals insert "you know" as filler. Instead of using "uh," people will say "you know" as their brain attempts to find the correct word or the right idea to express their opinions or explain the present situation. Most people will agree that it's okay once in a while during a conversation, but a long diatribe with a dozen "you know" insertions can be annoying.8. Bro
Again, this isn't an episode of "The Jersey Shore." When speaking with your superiors or a client, you wouldn't refer to them as "bro" - sometimes people use "brah." They are not your brothers so label these individuals as such. Mister or Sir are a lot more appropriate than this kind of slang.9. Really?
Really? Yes. Really? Really.It's unclear when this began, but the word "really" has really gotten out of hand. It's meant to show your disapproval over someone else's remarks or actions. However, akin to most of the phrases on this list, "really" has become the most obnoxious of them all. Next time you dislike your co-worker's work, identify what you don't like instead of uttering "really?".
The English language has greatly changed over the years, especially in the last decade alone when words like "selfie" have been officially added to the dictionary. Whether or not this is a positive step forward in the evolution of our language can be debated, but similar to cussing or sexual language being prohibited in the office, using specific slang and terms isn't wise.
Be professional, courteous and articulate at the office. This will help you in your career
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