Sloppy Speech

Is there anything more annoying than listening to someone use non-words in their speech?  Well, there probably is, but this speech habit is a real pet peeve of mine.  Saleshq.com provides a great article that calls out different sloppy speech habits.  The article focuses on interview etiquette, but these patterns are applicable to all sales situations. One of the suggestions: 3. Grammatical Errors: The interviewer may question your education when you use incorrect grammar or slang. Expressions such as “ain’t” “she don’t,” “me and my friend” and “so I goes to him” aren’t appropriate. Be sure you speak in complete sentences and that tenses agree. The interview is not the… Read More

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