 Hey, Psych2Goers, welcome back to another video. Do you tend to blurt out whatever is in your head at the moment? A recent study conducted by LinkedIn discusses why language matters and how it has the potential to significantly change how other people view you, how well you do in the workplace, and how you even view yourself. This is why those who are intelligent, mature, and reliable speak with care. They make sure their words are appropriate for their situation. So, to make sure you know what to avoid saying, here are 10 phrases that intelligent people will generally avoid. 1. It's not my fault Do you blame others when you make a mistake? Intelligent people tend to be accountable for their actions and will rarely cast the blame onto others. The moment you start pointing fingers is the moment people start seeing you as someone who lacks accountability for their actions. Some may avoid working with you altogether, and others may strike first and blame you when something goes wrong. 2. This is not good enough This needs to be perfect. Do you need things to be perfect? According to behavioral science professor and author Kristen Lee, expecting perfection is to set yourself up for failure. Smart people tend to work on completing things to the best of their ability, rather than expecting things to be flawless. From there, they can make improvements and learn from their mistakes. 3. That's not in my job description This often sarcastic phrase can make someone sound as though they're only willing to do the bare minimum required to keep getting a paycheck, which can end badly if they're looking for job security. Smart people will generally discuss this with their manager if they feel like what they're being asked is inappropriate, rather than outright refusing. Having these discussions also enables you and your boss to develop a long-term understanding of what you should and shouldn't be doing. 4. It's not fair Do you often hear people shout this when things don't work out their way? Oftentimes, you might hear children say this when they don't get what they want. So when you do use this phrase, it can make you look immature and naive. Instead, if you don't feel like a fair decision has been made, you may want to rephrase your words, such as to ask, would you mind telling me what I could have improved on so I can do better next time? 5. I have a high IQ, and therefore, I am smarter than you Did you know that according to some studies, there are nine kinds of intelligence? IQ tests examine only one particular kind, and they usually favor people who are good at solving tasks, such as puzzles and problems. While there is nothing wrong with being smart, using that as evidence that you are in the right comes across as arrogant and entitled. 6. No offense, but Sentences that start with no offense often end up being offensive. People who are smart tend to avoid this because they don't want to put someone on the defensive before they've even gotten their point across. So instead of using phrases like this, you might want to find a way to take any sign of disrespect or offense out of the equation altogether. 7. This might be a stupid question, but have you been embarrassed to ask something and so you start off with a sentence? Smart people tend to avoid these because they suggest that you lack confidence, which makes the people you're speaking to lose confidence in you. Generally, if you are not confident in what you're saying, then no one else will be either. 8. I can't do it Were you ever overwhelmed by a task that you keep telling yourself that you can't do it? You attract what you think, and smart people know this. Henry Ford even suggested that if you think you can't do something, then you probably can't. If you think you can, then you'll find a way. Positivity breeds positivity. 9. This will only take a minute Have you ever heard someone say this and then take hours to actually finish it? It's important to avoid this thing because it can undermine your skills or exaggerate your ability to realistically complete a task. While you may say that it won't take long, it's best to avoid making it sound like the task can be completed any sooner than it can actually be since it can end up affecting other people's impression of you. 10. I told you so Do you know someone who tends to brag about how they were able to fix something? Some people like to say I told you so when they've succeeded at something to feel superior to their peers. However, this thing can be seen as childish behavior because it's a way to purposefully put other people down. Instead of using it as a way to brag, intelligent people will try to solve the problem as a way to help those who are having trouble with it. You may have all used these phrases at some point in your life, but it's not a measure of your intelligence. As you get older and more mature, you get better at using your language and social situations to develop more effective communication. If you found this video helpful, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this video with those who might benefit from it. And don't forget to hit the notification bell icon to get notified whenever Psych2Go posts a new video. The references and studies used in this video are added in the description below. Thanks for watching and we'll see you in our next video.