The words we use not only convey meaning, but they also create a mood. Check this out:
Daily Sales Tip: Nix the Negative Words
I was on a flight recently when the pilot announced: "We're not expecting any turbulence or flight delays today." Which words stood out? Turbulence, Flight Delays?
Our brains do not process negatives easily. We have to first consider the main words, and then negate them -- which takes extra thinking.
And since we've all experienced turbulence and flight delays, these words are now implanted in our brains, and we're feeling nervous -- just the opposite of the pilot's intention!
How often do you use negative words in your sales materials or meetings?
1. Do you end your correspondence with "Please do not hesitate to contact me?" Your readers see the word "hesitate." How about "Please contact me at any time?"
2. Do you say, "No problem" when answering a request? How about "It's my pleasure."
3. Do you say, "It won't be difficult to..." How about, "It will be easy to..."
Why not implant positive messages in your readers' and customers' minds? They will look forward to working with you, and "won't" anticipate any "problems!"
Source: Image consultant/author Lynda Goldman (impressforsuccess.com, 2008)
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I was on a flight recently when the pilot announced: "We're not expecting any turbulence or flight delays today." Which words stood out? Turbulence, Flight Delays?
Our brains do not process negatives easily. We have to first consider the main words, and then negate them -- which takes extra thinking.
And since we've all experienced turbulence and flight delays, these words are now implanted in our brains, and we're feeling nervous -- just the opposite of the pilot's intention!
How often do you use negative words in your sales materials or meetings?
1. Do you end your correspondence with "Please do not hesitate to contact me?" Your readers see the word "hesitate." How about "Please contact me at any time?"
2. Do you say, "No problem" when answering a request? How about "It's my pleasure."
3. Do you say, "It won't be difficult to..." How about, "It will be easy to..."
Why not implant positive messages in your readers' and customers' minds? They will look forward to working with you, and "won't" anticipate any "problems!"
Source: Image consultant/author Lynda Goldman (impressforsuccess.com, 2008)
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