is this an appropriate response?

[nageov3t]

him: I wish you weren't so negative.
me: I'd stop being negative if you stopped giving me things to be negative about.

 

[Barfo]

Depends on the context, that doesn't look appropriate to tell your boss, for instance.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: barfo
Depends on the context, that doesn't look appropriate to tell your boss, for instance.

Why not?

If he/she can't handle reality they have no business being the boss.

 

[Barfo]

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: barfo
Depends on the context, that doesn't look appropriate to tell your boss, for instance.

Why not?

If he/she can't handle reality they have no business being the boss.

If you know your boss and know he can handle it it's ok, I've known some vindictive SOBs that wouldn't.

 

[SlitheryDee]

If you're talking to an SO it sounds kinda bitchy and wifeish.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: barfo

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: barfo
Depends on the context, that doesn't look appropriate to tell your boss, for instance.

Why not?

If he/she can't handle reality they have no business being the boss.

If you know your boss and know he can handle it it's ok, I've known some vindictive SOBs that wouldn't.

So have I. So I told them anyway and let them have a breakdown over it, then I found another job. That sort of thing is something I just can't put up with. But then, I have a low tolerance.

 

[artikk]

Originally posted by: loki8481
him: I wish you weren't so negative.
me: I'd stop being negative if you stopped giving me things to be negative about.

appropriate to what exactly?
to a friend's statement-yes
to a employer's statement-no
Since the language is very informal I would say it is appropriate. People that can't handle criticism really need to toughen up.

 

[Skeeedunt]

You're done, quit stalling.