I'd like some thoughts on some feedback I received from an individual who is training me in a leadership role for an organization to which I belong:
He stated that I say "please" too much to people who are under my authority in my role. He stated that I need to simply tell them what to do rather than asking them. To me, it makes more sense to use both but to tailor my speech to the person. Some people respond better to commands and others to requests.
Thoughts?
@DoubleD if you're dealing with women, you may want to say "please" because you're dealing with toddlers who will get offended if you just bark orders at them. Not sure what your circumstances are, but it's a tailored for the situation kind of thing.
@ButtWorldsMan It's certainly a tailored response that is required I have concluded.
