@nurjahankhatun321: Corporate women, I know why you do it. It softens the landing. It gives everyone a way to disagree without it feeling awkward. But the room hears the apology before the point. By the time you get to the bit you prepared, they have already decided how much weight to give it. Your point is not a silly question. Stop introducing it as one. If you are tired of apologising for a point you prepared properly, comment CALM and I will send you the Calm Authority Script, the exact opening lines to use instead of sorry. #YouDontNeedPermissionToRise #CorporateWomen #WorkplaceBoundaries #CommunicationSkills #WomenAtWork