"‘No comment’ is probably the most poisonous comment anybody could give."
… Martin Thoma of Thoma Thoma
Some helpful alternatives for communications professionals (as long as you’re being truthful):
- "I don’t know the answer, but I’ll find out and tell you."
- "That’s a personnel issue, and as you can imagine, we’re not allowed to comment on personnel issues."
- "That’s a matter that’s under investigation and it’s better for us not to speculate at this time. As the facts become clear, we’ll certainly keep you apprised."