Nikunj Soni

Saying the wrong thing to your boss can really damage your career. From refusing to work with a colleague to bragging about your irreplaceability, here are 10 things you never want to say to your manager: 1.  "Can you write that down for me?"  When you're talking about the details of a project, writing notes to consult later is great. But you need to take them yourself, not ask your boss to do it for you. 2.  "I just booked plane tickets for next month."  Never book time off without clearing it with your boss. There might be a major project due that week, or she might have approved others to have that time off and therefore need you around. Check with her first before you do anything irreversible. 3.  "My bad."  There's nothing more frustrating than an employee who has made a mistake and doesn't seem to think it's a big deal. When you make a mistake, take responsibility for it, figure out how you're going to fix it, and make it clear t...