SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 20
Weasel Words How to Keep from Committing to Anything (Without even Trying)
Weasel Words ,[object Object],[object Object]
Well Known Examples
Well Known Examples
Why do we use them? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
It Hasn’t Always Been This Way
It Hasn’t Always Been This Way
Why the change? ,[object Object]
Disappointment breeds a lack of Commitment
Snowball Effect
Today’s Tools ,[object Object]
Okay, I get it. Now What? ,[object Object]
I’ll Try ,[object Object]
Between 8:00 and 9:00 ,[object Object]
I’d like to, but… ,[object Object]
It may be…
I’m planning to…
We’ll see
Now what? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Find me here: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

More Related Content

Similar to Weasel Words

Assertiveness
AssertivenessAssertiveness
Assertivenessivaturi69
 
Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)
Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)
Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)Cindy Alvarez
 
Communication and soft skills
Communication and soft skillsCommunication and soft skills
Communication and soft skillsDevi Sundar
 
Life Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun Yet
Life Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun YetLife Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun Yet
Life Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun Yetgueste1a34
 
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive
Creative Mornings TO InclusiveCreative Mornings TO Inclusive
Creative Mornings TO InclusiveJess Mitchell
 
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdf
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdfINDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdf
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdfLeyla434388
 
Listening Activities
Listening ActivitiesListening Activities
Listening ActivitiesEducation
 
Managing change effectively
Managing change effectivelyManaging change effectively
Managing change effectivelyMohit Singla
 
Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...
Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...
Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...Charlie
 
Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4
Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4
Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4kkeintz
 
Tec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 updateTec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 updateGarageAIST
 
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)Jess Mitchell
 
Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013
Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013
Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013Steve Vitto
 
Unit 5 (Level 2) Going Places
Unit 5 (Level 2) Going PlacesUnit 5 (Level 2) Going Places
Unit 5 (Level 2) Going Placesc.meza
 
Intermediate II Unit 4 socializing
Intermediate II Unit 4 socializingIntermediate II Unit 4 socializing
Intermediate II Unit 4 socializingSoluciones Ingles
 
CoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).ppt
CoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).pptCoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).ppt
CoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).pptShree Shree
 
Question pattern
Question patternQuestion pattern
Question patternMacVasquez
 

Similar to Weasel Words (20)

Assertiveness
AssertivenessAssertiveness
Assertiveness
 
Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)
Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)
Practicing Customer Development (for Lean Startup Circle Copenhagen)
 
Communication and soft skills
Communication and soft skillsCommunication and soft skills
Communication and soft skills
 
Life Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun Yet
Life Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun YetLife Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun Yet
Life Is A Journey, Are You Having Fun Yet
 
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive
Creative Mornings TO InclusiveCreative Mornings TO Inclusive
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive
 
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdf
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdfINDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdf
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS.pdf
 
Listening Activities
Listening ActivitiesListening Activities
Listening Activities
 
Managing change effectively
Managing change effectivelyManaging change effectively
Managing change effectively
 
Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...
Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...
Unemployment Among People with Autism is a Systemic Problem not an Individual...
 
Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4
Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4
Guiding Your Strong Willed Child Workshop, Week 4
 
Modal verbs
Modal verbsModal verbs
Modal verbs
 
Risky business
Risky businessRisky business
Risky business
 
Tec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 updateTec offline training package 20200205 update
Tec offline training package 20200205 update
 
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)
Creative Mornings TO Inclusive (notes)
 
Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013
Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013
Steve Vitto Breaking Down the Walls for Karen West MATCEI CONFERENCE 2013
 
Portuguese Challenges fear
Portuguese Challenges fear Portuguese Challenges fear
Portuguese Challenges fear
 
Unit 5 (Level 2) Going Places
Unit 5 (Level 2) Going PlacesUnit 5 (Level 2) Going Places
Unit 5 (Level 2) Going Places
 
Intermediate II Unit 4 socializing
Intermediate II Unit 4 socializingIntermediate II Unit 4 socializing
Intermediate II Unit 4 socializing
 
CoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).ppt
CoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).pptCoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).ppt
CoPA-Conf2008-PositiveBehavior-Schall (1).ppt
 
Question pattern
Question patternQuestion pattern
Question pattern
 

Recently uploaded

Taken Pilot Episode Story pitch Document
Taken Pilot Episode Story pitch DocumentTaken Pilot Episode Story pitch Document
Taken Pilot Episode Story pitch Documentf4ssvxpz62
 
LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)
LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)
LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)bertfelixtorre
 
ViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcE
ViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcEViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcE
ViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcEApsara Of India
 
Kolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.com
Kolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.comKolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.com
Kolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.comKolkata Call Girls
 
1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdf
1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdf1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdf
1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdfTanjirokamado769606
 
Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...
Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...
Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...Amil Baba Company
 
定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一
定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一
定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一lvtagr7
 
5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...
5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...
5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...Apsara Of India
 
Call Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full Night
Call Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full NightCall Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full Night
Call Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full Nightssuser7cb4ff
 
North Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full Fun
North Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full FunNorth Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full Fun
North Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full FunKomal Khan
 
The Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty Vixen
The Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty VixenThe Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty Vixen
The Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty VixenSalty Vixen Stories & More
 
Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)
Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)
Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)dollysharma2066
 
Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...
Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...
Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...Amil Baba Company
 
Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170
Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170
Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170Sonam Pathan
 
Cash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa Escorts
Cash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa EscortsCash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa Escorts
Cash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa EscortsApsara Of India
 
VIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts Service
VIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts ServiceVIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts Service
VIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts ServiceApsara Of India
 
Vip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services Available
Vip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services AvailableVip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services Available
Vip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services AvailableKomal Khan
 
8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCR
8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCR8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCR
8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCRdollysharma2066
 
Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713
Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713
Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713Sonam Pathan
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Taken Pilot Episode Story pitch Document
Taken Pilot Episode Story pitch DocumentTaken Pilot Episode Story pitch Document
Taken Pilot Episode Story pitch Document
 
LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)
LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)
LE IMPOSSIBRU QUIZ (Based on Splapp-me-do)
 
ViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcE
ViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcEViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcE
ViP Call Girls In Udaipur 9602870969 Gulab Bagh Escorts SeRvIcE
 
Kolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.com
Kolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.comKolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.com
Kolkata Call Girls Service +918240919228 - Kolkatanightgirls.com
 
1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdf
1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdf1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdf
1681275559_haunting-adeline and hunting.pdf
 
Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...
Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...
Amil baba in Pakistan amil baba Karachi amil baba in pakistan amil baba in la...
 
定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一
定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一
定制(UofT毕业证书)加拿大多伦多大学毕业证成绩单原版一比一
 
5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...
5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...
5* Hotel Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Calangute Beach Escort Se...
 
Call Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full Night
Call Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full NightCall Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full Night
Call Girls Sanand 7397865700 Ridhima Hire Me Full Night
 
North Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full Fun
North Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full FunNorth Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full Fun
North Avenue Call Girls Services, Hire Now for Full Fun
 
The Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty Vixen
The Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty VixenThe Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty Vixen
The Fine Line Between Honest and Evil Comics by Salty Vixen
 
Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)
Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)
Call US '' 8377087607'' !! Call Girls In Model Town Metro (Delhi NCR)
 
Call Girls Koti 7001305949 all area service COD available Any Time
Call Girls Koti 7001305949 all area service COD available Any TimeCall Girls Koti 7001305949 all area service COD available Any Time
Call Girls Koti 7001305949 all area service COD available Any Time
 
Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...
Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...
Amil Baba in karachi Kala jadu Expert Amil baba Black magic Specialist in Isl...
 
Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170
Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170
Call Girls Near Taurus Sarovar Portico Hotel New Delhi 9873777170
 
Cash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa Escorts
Cash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa EscortsCash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa Escorts
Cash Payment Contact:- 7028418221 Goa Call Girls Service North Goa Escorts
 
VIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts Service
VIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts ServiceVIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts Service
VIP Call Girls In Goa 7028418221 Call Girls In Baga Beach Escorts Service
 
Vip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services Available
Vip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services AvailableVip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services Available
Vip Delhi Ncr Call Girls Best Services Available
 
8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCR
8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCR8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCR
8377087607 Full Enjoy @24/7 Call Girls in Patel Nagar Delhi NCR
 
Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713
Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713
Call Girl Price Andheri WhatsApp:+91-9833363713
 

Weasel Words