>I don't need to be told that I'm good, if I'm doing well I'll know it. This might sound strange to you, but some subset of the population won't know it. Ever

>I don't need to be told that I'm good, if I'm doing well I'll know it. This might sound strange to you, but some subset of the population won't know it. Ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger_effect[1]? Actual competence may weaken self-confidence and the unskilled might have illusory superiority. There are also many cultural and social environments where an individual person comes from which gives them a negative self image no matter how well they are performing. It might not even occur to them they are doing a good job. Victims of abuse, for example. Taking a second or two to say "good job" gives the person actual feedback. I'm not saying you should make a show, but job feedback is important. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect