If you want to sound confident and knowledgeable in an interview or client meeting, don’t say the word “basically,” says Workopolis.com.
Saying “basically” conveys exaggeration and can seem like a nervous tic, says the job search giant.
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For example, don’t say “the fees are basically zero,” to a client; this will be seen as a part-truth when the client discovers the fees are anything other than zero.
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