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One problem with "we" is when you work with people who aren't yet used to american corporatisms. You say "We should change this" and it doesn't get changed beca
by Swizec 5y ago
One problem with "we" is when you work with people who aren't yet used to american corporatisms. You say "We should change this" and it doesn't get changed because you assumed they'll understand that you meant they should change it. But they think you just offered to change it for them and sit back waiting for you to do what you said you would.
- wnolens 5y agoLol that's pretty funny to view as a cultural difference.. in my experiences it's mostly unwillingness to take responsibility.
- Swizec 5y agoNot so much a cultural difference as a language barrier. “We” is unclear. It diffuses responsibility. Makes it easy for everyone to think someone else is owning $thing.