Daily writing prompt

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?

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It’s JUST. I try not to use it, but I still do. Women tend to use it – a lot. It’s a way to soften the edges. To try not to seem too pushy. To diminish our actual wants/needs/requirements.

“Just calling”

“Just following up”

“Just circling back”

“Just wanted to know”

“Just wondering”

Instead of saying what we really mean:

(Please) return my call

(Please) answer my e-mail

(Please) do what you said you would do

(Please) tell me

(Please) keep me informed