If you want to sound like a boss at work, skip these phrases

Plus, the most financially distressed zip codes in America No Images? Click here   We’ve established that using “OK” in workplace communications is not a great idea. But there are other phrases that you should avoid, even if they sound as positive as you mean them. Check out the words you should ban from your office convos in order to sound like a boss, and read on for helpful tips related to identity theft, earthquake prep, travel and more.  Janie   Take back your life While you might not pay a lot of attention to alerts about tiny changes to your credit score, there’s one message from your credit monitoring service that’s sure to stop you from scrolling past:  Your personal information was found on the dark web. Say what? If you’ve heard anything about the dark web, you know that statement can’t be a good thing. But what does it actually mean when your information is exposed to the dark web ― and what can you do about it? Here’s what you need to know. What To Do If Your Accounts Are Found On The Dark Web     Deal with it After hearing the phrase a lot from a former boss, reporter Monica Torres couldn’t stop saying “No worries” at work. A delay? “No worries!” Compliment? “No worries.” Problem solved? “No worries!” But it turns out that’s a phrase that can also undermine your authority in the office, depending on how it lands. Experts told Monica about certain phrases that do you more harm than good, even if they sound positive to you.  If You Want To Communicate Like A Boss, Swap These Phrases Pro Tip: In today’s world of online deals and travel booking engines, we could all use this basic reminder: Call the hotel and ask for a better rate before you book online. As Alicia Adamczyk writes at CNBC, this is because some hotels add fees when you book through sites like Expedia and Orbitz in order to recover part of the commission they pay to those websites, and those websites don’t always offer the best possible deal, anyway. Calling and asking if the hotel can beat the online price you see might actually save you a few bucks, along with other possible benefits.  Want more practical magic? How to prepare before the next earthquake hits [HuffPost] The most financially distressed zip codes in America [Yahoo] Know your worth and other career advice from the USWNT [R29]    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe