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That's different though. I don't think your parent meant the "have you tried this approach" part but the very very fake and passive aggressive praise that then

That's different though. I don't think your parent meant the "have you tried this approach" part but the very very fake and passive aggressive praise that then is turned into "actually I don't think you did great, please try this other approach". That's so fake and irritating.

eweise 3y ago
Yeah I agree that comes across as fake, especially if done constantly. But its still good to recognize your peers effort even if sometimes it results in the wrong outcome.
- pxc 3y ago
  Fake praise isn't recognition, though. It verges on (and sometimes is quite intentionally) mockery.