15 Phrases That Montana Workplaces Should Kick to the Curb

We’ve all been there—hearing the same tired phrases tossed around in meetings or casual chats at work. "Let’s circle back," "Can I pick your brain," "Let’s touch base."

Sound familiar? The truth is, we’re all guilty of using these workplace clichés without thinking about it, but here's the thing: they’ve become so overused that most people in Montana are probably cringing every time they hear them.

Why Do We Keep Using These Phrases?

You know the ones. You don’t even realize you're saying them half the time, right? It’s like these phrases just pop out. But here’s the kicker—they don't actually make us sound smarter or more professional. In fact, they often make us sound a little out of touch. We get it, you want to sound polished—but guess what? People appreciate honesty and straight talk way more than a jargon-filled sentence.

Cringe-Worthy Phrases That Need to Go

A recent survey asked 2,000 employees about the most annoying phrases at work, and let’s just say the results were pretty telling. The list was full of clichés that we hear in almost every workplace—phrases that are just so...done. And, let’s be honest, we’ve all been caught saying them, probably without even realizing it.

Time for a Change

Now, here's the challenge: let’s kick these overused phrases to the curb and have some real conversations. How about we start keeping it simple? Be genuine, and cut out the fluff. Imagine how much more refreshing our workdays would feel if we just communicated like normal people, without trying to sound like we’re in a corporate meeting.

Let’s do this, Montana. Let’s bring back clear, honest communication and start a new trend—no clichés, just real talk.