Etiquette question - work related

[angminas]

I've never had a problem correcting a boss, its all about tact and respect.

Once in a while I agree with TB. I correct my bosses all the time. They know I care about them and about the company, so they know I'm trying to treat them with respect, even when I don't get it quite right. They also respect me for standing up to them when it's necessary, and for the obvious effort I put into being gentle with people's feelings. This is actually enhanced by the fact that I'm naturally bossy, clumsy and temperamental- when they see how I am when I occasionally don't get it right, they see the difference between that and how I act most of the time, and then they understand how hard I am trying all the time to be a good person.

Of course, you've got to pick your battles. I wouldn't recommend correcting your boss for something minor unless you can be very lighthearted with them. If you don't have a pretty solid relationship with your boss, correcting them on a minor point of grammar is nothing short of stupid. You should also be the kind of person who can take correction in a mature fashion.

I guess I'd say, don't correct people- care enough about them enough to courageously yet tactfully empower them with information so they can have an opportunity to improve. And that's not just corpspeak.

 

[Cheesetogo]

If it was relevant to the job, then yeah. But a grammatical error? What's the point of correcting him?

 

[Skillet49]

I would of corrected him irregardless of weather or not he was my boss. Its just a shame to see such misuse of basic grammar principals.

...says the person with five grammar mistakes... I am hoping that was on purpose

But seriously, if you feel your boss wouldn't be offended, then do it. If he/she would, then don't.

 

[wheresmybacon]

Don't correct him. Or do correct him in a reply-all and report back here with the results.

 

[KeithTalent]

Depends on your relationship. My boss always makes fun of his grammar and writing and often gets me to proofread stuff for him. I can just say to him, "dude, it should be whatever" and it's fine. Not all employee-boss relationships are like that of course, so it will depend on how you are with him/her.

KT

 

[shortylickens]

I found this when I searched for tents and porpoises.

http://wereallintentswithporpoises.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-to-look-for-in-girl-hot-tattoos.html

 

[rockyct]

from the boss? Ignore it.

from co-workers? Point it out and make fun of them.

This. Don't rock the boat.

 

[Mike Gayner]

Say nothing.

I worked with someone who's favorite phrase in meetings was "Excedra." I winced every time but bosses don't want to be corrected on their grammar.

I wince every time someone doesn't know the difference between "who's" and "whose".

 

[Born2bwire]

I wince every time someone doesn't know the difference between "who's" and "whose".

Pffft... Whose gonna know?

 

[CoinOperatedBoy]

Proper grammar is more important than your job security. This is about the edification of society, so stop thinking of yourself and tell him he's wrong.

 

[KMc]

...says the person with five grammar mistakes... I am hoping that was on purpose

Well done. A+

 

[DangerAardvark]

Email him back and use it correctly. Then he can play it off as a typo.

 

[JTsyo]

Reply all: ftfy (with the fix in bold)

 

[kalrith]

Of course you correct him! And be sure to "reply to all" when you do

 

[DannyLove]

You get the idea of the email right? Then STFU.

exactly. Don't be an idiot and be anal about the smallest things in life, ESPECIALLY AT WORK. You don't want to create any stupid unnecessary drama where you work, otherwise you'll be perceived as a smug f@g

 

[gimmewhitecastles]

Depends on your relationship. My boss always makes fun of his grammar and writing and often gets me to proofread stuff for him. I can just say to him, "dude, it should be whatever" and it's fine. Not all employee-boss relationships are like that of course, so it will depend on how you are with him/her.

KT

you should tell your boss to open an account on ATOT. we have the best and most informative proofreaders there are.

 

[h8red]

I wouldn't correct him, it's a MOOT point anyway.

fixed for the grammar because its a grammar post

 

[dank69]

fixed for the grammar because its a grammar post

We'll done!:thumbsup:

 

[gimmewhitecastles]

fixed for the grammar because it's a grammar post

fixed for grammar because it's a grammar post.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Notice the OP has left the building....with the boss shouting -- Do not let the frickin door hit you in your arse....

 

[TallBill]

fixed for grammar because it's a grammar post.

Fixed for grammar because it's a grammar post.

 

[Juddog]

Notice the OP has left the building....with the boss shouting -- Do not let the frickin door hit you in your arse....

I chose to not correct him, as per the advice offered in this thread.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

I correct my boss all the time. She's a terrible speller and her emails generally have the formatting and structure of a Youtube comment. But she's aware of it and doesn't mind corrections or even jokes about it. She also occasionally asks me or someone else in the team to proofread something for her. It really depends on the person. Some people appreciate self-improvement. Others get butthurt when it comes from a subordinate.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Fixed for grammar because it's a grammar post.

Grammar it's because a post for grammar I fixed.

 

[Turin39789]

But my purposes are intensive.