I'd agree for the most part but especially in North America, there is a culture of beating around the bush and most people avoid confrontation or directly addre

I'd agree for the most part but especially in North America, there is a culture of beating around the bush and most people avoid confrontation or directly addressing the problem of course unless the other person has an inability to recognize the issue. I'd say even for someone who has a large stake in a publicly visible company, it'd be tough to break that mold even more. I agree that it could've been better worded without coming out as blunt or being overly polite and politically correct. But then again, Ellen Pao sued her former employer based on questionable grounds (gender bias cried the wolf) and timing (her husband is bankrupt after scamming investors). If I was in Sam's position, I'd be careful not to awaken the bees nest and just hope that the cold season comes and they all die.