As a new manager, especially with a work culture like you describe, it can definitely be easier to go with the flow and be an asshole "like everyone else" If y

As a new manager, especially with a work culture like you describe, it can definitely be easier to go with the flow and be an asshole "like everyone else" If you do things differently, you open yourself up to criticism and if anything does go bad, you're likely never going to hear the end of it. Good on you for stopping that vicious circle and being an example of a good manager.