Raele Altano shares three scripts for politely declining unsolicited advice at work. Each one starts with gratitude, redirects the offer, and reassures the other person. Use these when someone oversteps into your work.
Here's how to professionally say stay in your lane. Number one, show gratitude. Thank you for taking the initiative and offering to help. I'm all set with the support I need at the moment, but if that changes, I will definitely let you know. Number two, if possible, shift their area of help or support. I'm actually good with this task, but I could use your help in another area. Can I tell you a little bit more about that? And number three, show empathy and reassure. I understand I'm new to this task or this team, but rest assured, I've got this and I look forward to sharing my results well with Raelle, your communication coach. And as always, I hope this was helpful.
