1. If they make a mistake, don't correct them. Answer them shortly after using the correct form.
2. If you're right and they are wrong. Shut up and listen.
3. If they make you feel uncomfortable, be bold.
4. If they get emotional or unprofessional, steer the conversation into cold-blooded, calculated facts.
5. When dealing with regular Joe, don't waste time. Extract needed information and get it over with.
6. If it is a group conversation or meeting, only speak to make a point. Keep it short.
Perhaps this only applies to programmers dealing with other programmers and on occasion managers.
One thing for sure, in my line of work, dealing with people is about extracting/exchanging information. Having a personality, being emotional is pointless.
The goal is to get shit done. Leave your pride at the door.
However, in my personal life, I try not to be like a human vending machine of information.
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1. If they make a mistake, don't correct them. Answer them shortly after using the correct form.
2. If you're right and they are wrong. Shut up and listen.
3. If they make you feel uncomfortable, be bold.
4. If they get emotional or unprofessional, steer the conversation into cold-blooded, calculated facts.
5. When dealing with regular Joe, don't waste time. Extract needed information and get it over with.
6. If it is a group conversation or meeting, only speak to make a point. Keep it short.
Perhaps this only applies to programmers dealing with other programmers and on occasion managers. One thing for sure, in my line of work, dealing with people is about extracting/exchanging information. Having a personality, being emotional is pointless. The goal is to get shit done. Leave your pride at the door.
However, in my personal life, I try not to be like a human vending machine of information.