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“Praise, correct, praise” is less fawningly known as “shit sandwich” and appears incredibly patronizing to anyone who is either aware of the method or possesses
by elgenie 7y ago
“Praise, correct, praise” is less fawningly known as “shit sandwich” and appears incredibly patronizing to anyone who is either aware of the method or possesses minimal skills of observation.
- stevens32 7y agoThe fact that at least an effort was made does count for something, I believe.
- Jamwinner 7y agoBut the motivation for that effort varies from 'this person is actively seeking to manipulate me with poppsych to use my failed career as a stepping stone' to 'genuinely concerned about how I feel about recieving critical feedback.'
- nerdponx 7y agoIt's not meant to be a shit sandwich. This might be a "no true Scotsman" argument. But sometimes it's just a matter of re-ordering the sentences in an email.