People form opinions of you very quickly. Much of this opinion is based on the language you use. Crude, sloppy, or inappropriate language communicates more about you than you might realize. If you use vulgar language and make crude or insensitive comments people will be repelled by you, and they will not buy or enroll in your opportunity.

However, appropriate language is not limited to clean or in-offensive words and phrases. Your choice of socially accepted age and gender appropriate language can make all the difference. There are simply some things you can say to your friends in a locker room that are inappropriate to use in a business meeting with serious business professionals.

Hobbyists use slang terms, and vague descriptions of products, services, the industry their company and up-line mentor. Professionals use language that indicates that they know their business, products, and value they provide to people to solve problems and improve lives.

Using appropriate language, correct terms, and respectful conversation projects professionalism and attracts people to you and your opportunity.

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