GirlTip #95: Own Your Opinion

Let's stop introducing our opinions with "I was just going to say...". Why "just"? It implies that you're squeezing in the conversational door in an apologetic way. It projects a lack of confidence -- and makes us seem grateful to be called on, instead of the strong women that we are, adding value to the table. Let's kick this bad habit and, instead, try this: "This is what I think."