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#RI-6aa22b88·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: End of my shift

Told customer ex-manager was deceased

I accidentally told a customer my ex-manager was dead

What I wish I knew
"Be more careful with words"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest, but tactful in difficult conversations"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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