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Communication is essential on construction sites, but there are certain phrases that are sure to rub people the wrong way if you use them. In this article, we\u2019ll introduce a few phrases that are best avoided on site.<\/p>\n
Let's say you have a question at work and ask someone about it. How would you feel if the person you asked just kept saying, \"I don't know\u2014ask that person\"?<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been annoyed by this phrase many times. From the listener\u2019s perspective, when someone says this while you\u2019re asking for specific advice, it gives the impression that they\u2019re \u201cunreliable.\u201d<\/p>\n
People who have subordinates or junior colleagues need to be careful\u2014if they don\u2019t keep studying on their own so they can provide clear guidance when asked, they risk becoming unpopular.<\/p>\n
Teaching styles and ways of thinking vary from person to person. It\u2019s common on construction sites for what you teach to differ depending on who you\u2019re teaching.<\/p>\n
In my experience, when setting out stakes at a civil engineering site, people sometimes use different methods, but as long as the stakes are ultimately aligned correctly, the method doesn\u2019t really matter. There are people who, when teaching this, insist that their way is the only correct one, but this not only causes confusion\u2014it also makes the students lose trust in them.<\/p>\n
Also, since it can come across as disrespectful to others who have shared their methods, when teaching a technique that has multiple variations, it\u2019s important to convey it with the nuance that \u201cthis is just one possible way to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n
You\u2019d be wise to keep in mind that while this may sound good at first glance, it\u2019s actually one of the worst things you can say. The person on the receiving end not only feels like their opinion is being forced upon them, but also feels constrained.<\/p>\n
It gives the strong impression that the speaker is trying to force others to believe their opinion is correct, so it\u2019s one of the things you should absolutely never say.<\/p>\n
If you say this before asking for the other person\u2019s opinion, it will make them reluctant to speak up, so you should avoid using the phrase \u201cit\u2019s for your own good.\u201d<\/p>\n
While this may seem like a kind gesture, it\u2019s actually hurtful. It tramples on the motivation of people who are trying to grow by taking on challenges in the field.<\/p>\n
Experiences of failure on the job are a valuable asset that leads to growth. We must realize that we are robbing ourselves of that valuable time.<\/p>\n
Especially when young people are taking on a challenge, let\u2019s give them the leeway to try it out\u2014unless time is running out.<\/p>\n
This phrase is similar to the one mentioned above, and it\u2019s also something you often hear on the job. This phrase really hurts people.<\/p>\n
When someone tells you, \u201cYou\u2019re not ready yet,\u201d it leads to doubts and mistrust: \u201cNot yet? When will I get to do it? Will I ever really get to do it?\u201d<\/p>\n
There are even people who tell young people practicing how to operate heavy machinery in their spare time, \u201cIt\u2019s too early for you. Stop that\u2014you\u2019re wasting fuel.\u201d Those are words I was actually told when I was young.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re practicing to get better at operating heavy equipment, having your efforts dismissed can really kill your motivation. There\u2019s no such thing as \u201ctoo fast\u201d on a job site, and if someone thinks you\u2019re going too fast, all they have to do is have a supervisor watch over you and let you give it a try. Let\u2019s give more support to the young people who are taking on these challenges.<\/p>\n
\u2015\u2015Do you ever use phrases like this on the job?<\/p>\n
While harsh words tend to fly on the job, the words that actually hurt others are often the ones we use more casually than those. Let\u2019s make a conscious effort to think carefully before we speak and act.<\/p>\n
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