In the context of the author's experience: >And you said it in front of their boss. this advice: > Talk less. > You don't need to share everything you know.

In the context of the author's experience: >And you said it in front of their boss. this advice: > Talk less. > You don't need to share everything you know. Makes a ton of sense. For a very tactful individual, "consider the audience" is good advice. But for the rest of us, it is often better to remain silent.