Comment Comment by ChrisMarshallNY I've always had a policy of promptly admitting when I'm wrong.It worked great, when I worked at a Japanese company. The Japanese respected it.The Americans, on the other hand, looked at it as a sign of weakness, and tended to "go for the jugular" (Carpe Jugulum).I think that explains why so many folks "double down," when asked to correct statements.Also, lawyers.A standard piece of advice at American accident scenes, is "NEVER say "I'm sorry!"" parent ChrisMarshallNY 6 years ago
It worked great, when I worked at a Japanese company. The Japanese respected it.
The Americans, on the other hand, looked at it as a sign of weakness, and tended to "go for the jugular" (Carpe Jugulum).
I think that explains why so many folks "double down," when asked to correct statements.
Also, lawyers.
A standard piece of advice at American accident scenes, is "NEVER say "I'm sorry!""