As long as that's a two street and you can take it as well as you dish it out. But often it's not. Often the people who like dishing it out are the most easily

As long as that's a two street and you can take it as well as you dish it out. But often it's not. Often the people who like dishing it out are the most easily affronted if you tell them they are in the wrong. Don't get me wrong: I actually agree with you. It's just an unfortunate reality that working with people means dealing with people and feelings are a part of that. It's hard to establish mutually respectful relationships where both parties are equally able to be straight shooters and actually get things done. When it happens, it's wonderful. But in most workplaces, that's just not reality. So it's very often the case that taking the time to try to not hurt feelings in the first place is more efficient than dealing with the damn idiotic fallout.