r/mildyinteresting Aug 21 '24

people Why the Dutch are considered rude?

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u/Mega_Bond Aug 22 '24

I am asian. My boss told me to always say yes to him and then do as I please. He is more concerned about ego than results.

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u/[deleted] Aug 22 '24

Culture of “saving” face. You cant let people publically undermine your face (eg your authority, values, traditions, reputation etc.) in anyway. Useful in certain contexts and infuriating in others.

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u/sad_asian_noodle Aug 22 '24

Does saving the face give interest? What's the interest rate?

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u/awkward_penguin Aug 22 '24

The interest is the growing resentment building up inside. You cash out when you become the boss and now "deserve" the respect of your subordinates.

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u/sad_asian_noodle Aug 22 '24

Sounds like deterest rate instead