A
tactful way of referring to previous careers, companies, or relationships without specifically mentioning names. A way of avoiding
thoughtless name-dropping or boring
boastful references to things you have done before at other places or with other people.
1. Company: Rather than saying, "Back at YoYoDyne, we used to do
this and that and the other", try "In a past life, I used a different process".
2. Career: Avoid "When I was
in the Navy, we always did it this way" and replace with "In a past life, I remember doing things in a certain way".
3. Relationship: Instead of telling your current partner, "Sally and I stayed at that
bed and breakfast once", perhaps use, "In a past life, I stayed there and it was nice" instead.