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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 38 MIN

Would These Phrases Actually Help You Avoid Extra Work?

from Marcus In The Morning "ON DEMAND"

Phrases To Use To Avoid More Work: How do you think your boss would respond to these?“I'd love to help, but my plate is full right now”“Let me check my schedule and get back to you”“I don’t think I’m the best fit for this but I’d be happy to support you in another way”“Let me revisit this at a later date”“That’s outside my current scope, but I can help brainstorm ideas”“I’m stretched pretty thin right now. Can anyone else jump in?”“I’d hate to slow things down. Maybe someone else would be a better fit?”“This isn’t something I can take on right now, but let me know how I can help in another way”“If it’s urgent, you might want to check in with someone who’s available”“I’m not going to be able to take that on today”“I have other urgent priorities right now”Vow Of Silence SummerGen Z women are swapping “hot-girl summer” for “vow-of-silence summer.” Instead of beach trips and dating apps, many are booking week-long stays at Catholic convents and monasteries, where they communicate only by writing notes or using simple hand signs. TikTok clips by early participants show peaceful gardens, structured prayer times, and long stretches of quiet that help them unplug from burnout, something researchers say hits about 250,000 Americans before age 30. The clips have sparked viral curiosity, filling guest lists months ahead and prompting jokes about an Airbnb-style app for convent beds. Commenters say the retreats feel like “therapy you can afford” and praise the nuns for welcoming visitors who just want stillness. Plus, the nuns are recruiting.Interesting Observations in ParisI forget how many people smoke in other countries...tons of smoking and vaping. It was really weird hear the Pirate of the Caribbean sing Yo ho, yo ho in French. No top sheets. Its the mattress cover and a duvet. Really stingy on ice and it was 98-degrees.Second Date Update: Christian and Anna met through mutual friends. He even picked her up for the date. Did he pull a move in the car she didn't like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phrases To Use To Avoid More Work: How do you think your boss would respond to these? - “I'd love to help, but my plate is full right now” - “Let me check my schedule and get back to you” - “I don’t think I’m the best fit for this but I’d be happy to...

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Phrases To Use To Avoid More Work: How do you think your boss would respond to these?“I'd love to help, but my plate is full right now”“Let me check my schedule and get back to you”“I don’t think I’m the best fit for this but I’d be happy to support...

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