People seem to be mistaking the author's claim that this phrase is useful with a claim that it is moral. The phrase makes it clear that something is not open fo

People seem to be mistaking the author's claim that this phrase is useful with a claim that it is moral. The phrase makes it clear that something is not open for debate - which saves everyone from wasting time and losing face by having an argument. That's useful. Even if I disagree with a workplace norm, even if it makes me mad, I would rather know that people are not going to be open to discussing it. If you disagree with the workplace norm, your options are now very clear: get over it, leave, or, depending on what the norm is and where you are, file a lawsuit.