Too Many Atta-Boys?
One of my business communications students had an interesting observation last night. She's from Turkey and says that she's surprised at how Americans treat her at work. They're just too nice, she says.
According to my student, she is constantly being told "good job!" or "that was great!" every time she makes a presentation or presents an idea. She says that she knows her work isn't always so stellar, so she wonders why Americans feel so obligated to make her feel good.
"It's at the point where I don't believe them anymore," she says. "I am surprised Americans aren't more direct at the workplace."
What do you think? Are we addicted to sugar coating?
