Ahtong 1st Gear April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Do you compliment or praise people in a social or work environment if they did something commendable? Do you find that you praise more or criticize more? Why so? Is it because in Asian culture, people are expected to do everything right so praise is unnecessary? Is it because in Asian culture, people are supposed to show restrain and humility so praising / being praised is "embarassing"? Is it because people are generally inept and not praise worthy? Is it because of some personal insecurity where praising is seen as admitting another person is better than oneself? Please discuss ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Do you compliment or praise people in a social or work environment if they did something commendable? Do you find that you praise more or criticize more? Why so? Is it because in Asian culture, people are expected to do everything right so praise is unnecessary? Is it because in Asian culture, people are supposed to show restrain and humility so praising / being praised is "embarassing"? Is it because people are generally inept and not praise worthy? Is it because of some personal insecurity where praising is seen as admitting another person is better than oneself? Please discuss Wow, such profound topic will surely stimulate our mind. Well done Ahtong! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Wow, such profound topic will surely stimulate our mind. Well done Ahtong! i say young chap, that is an excellent post that stimulates our senses to the core. Never have I seen such an outstanding display of words used and the enhance the character of oneself......GOOD JOB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 When a person needs to be praised for his work, it shows he has inferiority complex. A job which you are paid to do, need not need any praises. IMO. Do you compliment or praise people in a social or work environment if they did something commendable? Do you find that you praise more or criticize more? Why so? Is it because in Asian culture, people are expected to do everything right so praise is unnecessary? Is it because in Asian culture, people are supposed to show restrain and humility so praising / being praised is "embarassing"? Is it because people are generally inept and not praise worthy? Is it because of some personal insecurity where praising is seen as admitting another person is better than oneself? Please discuss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtong 1st Gear April 3, 2012 Author Share April 3, 2012 Ta ma de .... tio suan I think praising at work is OK if the person go out of his way to do something. But of course a simple "thank you" or "well done" will do. If announce in front of the entire office, I think is a bit overdoing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Ta ma de .... tio suan I think praising at work is OK if the person go out of his way to do something. But of course a simple "thank you" or "well done" will do. If announce in front of the entire office, I think is a bit overdoing it. That is fine, in front of the whole office is exactly what I said. If the person needs to be PRAISED constantly....got serious issues. I praise my guys/gals in private. "Good job, and thanks for covering" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 When a person needs to be praised for his work, it shows he has inferiority complex. A job which you are paid to do, need not need any praises. IMO. yup....if you are good at what you do, praises are just the frills. I dun need to be praised by my patients...they know a good job was done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Do you compliment or praise people in a social or work environment if they did something commendable? Do you find that you praise more or criticize more? Why so? Is it because in Asian culture, people are expected to do everything right so praise is unnecessary? Is it because in Asian culture, people are supposed to show restrain and humility so praising / being praised is "embarassing"? Is it because people are generally inept and not praise worthy? Is it because of some personal insecurity where praising is seen as admitting another person is better than oneself? Please discuss Thank you, thank you.... for bringing up this subject ..... My compliment .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 yup....if you are good at what you do, praises are just the frills. I dun need to be praised by my patients...they know a good job was done how to praised you when their mouth are as stiff as stone or as cold as ice ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 how to praised you when their mouth are as stiff as stone or as cold as ice ... iknow my reward in heaven enuf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ_JJ Clutched April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Do you compliment or praise people in a social or work environment if they did something commendable? Do you find that you praise more or criticize more? Why so? Is it because in Asian culture, people are expected to do everything right so praise is unnecessary? Is it because in Asian culture, people are supposed to show restrain and humility so praising / being praised is "embarassing"? Is it because people are generally inept and not praise worthy? Is it because of some personal insecurity where praising is seen as admitting another person is better than oneself? Please discuss Praising__ Do it in open. Criticsing__ Do it in private/Closed door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curahee 1st Gear April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 In another hand for western culture, i feel their praising very fake. In Asian culture, if we really praise the person, that person muz be really good and impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 In another hand for western culture, i feel their praising very fake. In Asian culture, if we really praise the person, that person muz be really good and impressive Fully agree, because some sarcasm seems to be hidden within. Some of them, not all of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Fully agree, because some sarcasm seems to be hidden within. Some of them, not all of them. yup...gotta really scrutinise their praises...cos underlying message can be totslly different Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 yup...gotta really scrutinise their praises...cos underlying message can be totslly different Specially from some Indian bosses. Like mine. I give same same back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahtong 1st Gear April 3, 2012 Author Share April 3, 2012 Fully agree, because some sarcasm seems to be hidden within. Some of them, not all of them. Errr... Chinese, especially those uncle businessmen do this very well too. Inocent statement hide a whole row of barbs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutralsg 5th Gear April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Do you compliment or praise people in a social or work environment if they did something commendable? Do you find that you praise more or criticize more? Why so? Is it because in Asian culture, people are expected to do everything right so praise is unnecessary? Is it because in Asian culture, people are supposed to show restrain and humility so praising / being praised is "embarassing"? Is it because people are generally inept and not praise worthy? Is it because of some personal insecurity where praising is seen as admitting another person is better than oneself? Please discuss I use compliment to acknowledge and/or motivate where due. IMO, praising unnecessarily need not be a positive trait. Receiving praise from someone who is not generous with praise is more significant than receiving praise from one who is. Have a nice day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator April 3, 2012 Share April 3, 2012 Errr... Chinese, especially those uncle businessmen do this very well too. Inocent statement hide a whole row of barbs. Simple inferiority complex Ah Tong. They feel inferior to everyone else who is better then them, without first knowing their own limitations. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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