Communication is the foundation of any productive business. If team members and managers can’t share information and interact, work likely won’t get done. However, not all workplace communication is productive and, in fact, some can be downright toxic. Negative communication can lead to issues including inefficiency, conflict, poor morale and even legal complaints.

Below are some examples of phrases not to say at work.

"I can't stand working with [coworker's name]."
"That's not my job."
"I'm too busy."
"I'm just here for the paycheck."
"I'm hungover."
"I hate this place."
"This company is going downhill."
"I don't care."
"I'm leaving early."
"I'm not interested in that project."
"I'm bored."
"I'm not a team player."
"I'm not going to meet that deadline."
"I'm not good at this."
"I don't know."
"I'm just counting down the minutes until I can leave."
"That's impossible."
"I don't want to do that."
"I'm always late."
"I don't respect my boss."
"I'm looking for another job."
"I don't like the company culture."
"I'm not willing to learn."
"I don't believe in this project."
"I'm not willing to help out."
"I'm not a morning person."
"I don't trust management."
"I'm not comfortable with change."
"I don't think it's important."
"I don't care about the success of this company."

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