GirlTip #79: Watch Your Language

Are you "just" checking in? Did you "just" want to express your opinion? Beware letting "just" sneak into your sentences -- it diminishes our requests, making us seem like we're seeking permission instead of stating a need. Start keeping track of how often you say it; better yet, ask a buddy to help. Language matters: the "how" of what you say matters just as much as the "what."