Is it appropriate to use words like “right” and “yeah” while someone else is talking during professional phone conversations? How can I ensure effective communication without coming across as rude or disrespectful to MDs and group heads in the finance industry? Are there alternative strategies I can use to show my engagement without potentially offending others? #communicationetiquette #professionalism #financeindustry #networkingtips #phoneconversations
Nothing wrong with it
Just be normal and don’t overthink it man 😭
I doubt the MD is even paying full attention to what you’re saying
You’re overthinking.
If someone joins a conference call I’ve set up and they are excessive with their affirmative grunts and mhms, I mute them
Unless they’re responsible for my bonus at least
I was talking to a junior person about something, my opinion or perspective on it, and she kept saying “right” and “absolutely”. I finally paused and asked her if she thinks what I was said absolutely right. After, it’s just my take on it, someone else could think differently. She realized it was a verbal tic she had and needs to be aware of it.
Ask someone you know if you’re saying it too loudly or too often
Beck yeah (Too apree)
Now THIS is my level of anxiety
Patrick Bateman?
Your overthinking it. FWIW, your better off lighty saying ‘mhm’ and then when you actually speak, having something to say.
I think you’re overthinking it. The word yeah is totally fine, right
I recently saw an episode of Superstore that addressed this lol. One character was doing the rights and yeahs a little too often, and the other interrupted his story to say “okay can you please stop active listening?” 😂
My ADHD and anxiety make me think about this anytime I’m listening to someone. There’s definitely a balance to find.
What’s next? Ur gonna worry if your breathing is too hard?
Just don’t be like the kid I talked to once who had the habit of using “correct” as his filler word. Shit you not that happened.
Take a chill pill and just act normal. Promise you these people like you for you not how many times you say or don’t say something!
I never thought about this until today when I had a zoom interview, other guy was definitely giving too many assenting grunts what a fucking freak
Say either “yeah, right?” or “yeah right!”
replace about 55% of your “yeah” as “yes” instead to make it more formal
Lots of comments saying that you’re over thinking this, however I have run into this with some people in the finance industry.
Comes down to different communication styles. One thing I’ve noticed is that women have this more collaborative communication style, where “right” and “yeah” and other verbal cues are used to further the conversation. Whereas with men I’ve noticed it’s more of a one-person-at-a-time conversation. Obvi, this is not exclusive to gender, but an interesting pattern I’ve noticed.
If you’re chatting with someone and interject with a “yeah” notice how they respond and adjust from there.
If you think it’s casual, replace them with “Correct” and “Yes”. However I would recommend you don’t overuse it.