In my experience "the rules of social engagement" are as often used to entangle and obstruct as they are to create civility. Think of "foot-in-the-door" phenomenon.
Sometimes rudeness is respect, especially if it's an honest communication.
Jobs needed an on-time supplier, and it was arguably worth the cost of a legal battle in order to get one.
As others have said, though, it spawns imitators that think "Steve berated his employees, so I can too."
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In my experience "the rules of social engagement" are as often used to entangle and obstruct as they are to create civility. Think of "foot-in-the-door" phenomenon.
Sometimes rudeness is respect, especially if it's an honest communication.
Jobs needed an on-time supplier, and it was arguably worth the cost of a legal battle in order to get one.
As others have said, though, it spawns imitators that think "Steve berated his employees, so I can too."
> Sometimes rudeness is respect, especially if it's an honest communication.
I disagree, you fucking piece of shit.
See, I'd still buy this scummy dirtbag of an excuse for a human being a beer. ;)
Well said. :)