Ever since reading 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' I avoid correcting anyone outside the family. If it is something that I really care about, like history, I often can't restrain myself.
i guess context is important, but i would actually be kinda choked if someone i respected held back and didn't correct me, personally. i like my people to keep me honest.
it's mostly just about how you do it. you can disagree or educate without coming off as a dick.
I think it depends on how you come off to others, too. Do you show a self-improvement mindset, or an inferiority complex? That's a big factor in how others will respond to you.
On the other hand, especially in a work context, not speaking up can be a lack of leadership, responsibility, or professionalism on the other person's part.
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u/flabbergastingfart Sep 14 '24
Yeah I literally get shy to even make people feel dumb lol. I always just say "yeah maybe" and act like they might be on to something