Quote by Edwin H. Land

Politeness is the slow poison of collaboration.

Politeness is the slow poison of collaboration.

Summary

This quote suggests that excessive politeness can hinder effective collaboration. Politeness often entails being overly cautious with our words and actions, which may impede open and honest communication necessary for fruitful collaboration. By holding back our opinions or concerns in the name of politeness, we can inadvertently suppress valuable contributions and diverse perspectives. True collaboration requires a balance between polite behavior and open expression to foster a healthy dynamic where everyone feels comfortable sharing their ideas and engaging in constructive debate.

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Manners

By Edwin H. Land

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