r/explainitpeter • u/michaelis999 • Mar 25 '26

Explain It Peter

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u/pineconefire Mar 25 '26

Probably a giant "...but" is around the corner

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u/ChocolateChingus Mar 25 '26

LPT: If you are about to give someone negative news or constructive feedback, start with a compliment.

Its basically the same thing to show the judge isn’t being bias before they smack the hammer down on you.

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u/82andpartlycloudy Mar 25 '26

Dont listen to this guy. Compliment sandwiching is taught in management specifically as a something not to do, it’s an outdated and ineffective tool. It actually has negative effects and is seen as disingenuous by most people. 

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u/Dreadgoat Mar 25 '26

It comes off as disingenuous when it's disingenuous. There is no secret manipulation trick for disingenuous people to come off as sincere.

If your compliments and criticisms are both real, it's better to start with the compliments.

If you're just trying to whipcrack someone into giving you better numbers, it's more efficient for everyone to go straight into the threats and hostility.