How can I become more pollitcally correct at work? apparently

>>17528192

There's nothing wrong with criticism as long as your delivery is polite enough and it's constructive. Instead of telling someone their idea is shit, suggest how to improve it or point out where its problems are. It's okay to be blunt, not okay to be a complete asshole about it.

>>17528202
I don't even know when / if I'm an asshole when talking though.
The thing is, I feel like I'm pretty anxious and worry easily so someone propose an idea I'll immediately think about how it could go wrong, then I'll point it out "if you are in this situation, then this won't work" etc

Apparently this annoys people but at the same time I feel like I'm right and saving everyone time and money in the long run

>>17528226

If it's only ever negative commentary, people might have developed a negative impression of you over time. Offer positive comments as well or improvement ideas to balance it out. Also, take notice of your delivery: are you truly criticizing just the idea or do you appear condescending towards the person whose idea it is, as well? If you start with something like "I think you're onto something here, but..." people won't take it quite so personally, because you sorta also complemented them.

>>17528192
Word selection. Be empathetic.
Not everyone is a logician.

Best of luck.

>>17528192
Wow, so are you me posting this last night when i was drunk/.????

I have the same problem but worst than OP, I out of nowhere probably cuz a lot at work, in the office i am the guy saying son of a bitch, this fucking guy, etc... damn i need to work on myself. i am in corp. america fortune 500 company and i make a great salary and love my job. but i need to watch how i talk at work, other people listen and probably think less of my for being this way in the office

>>17528192
My company mandated training actually gave me a useful piece of advice. If you have to criticize, focus on the idea and not the person doing it. Also, instead of pointing out flaws, ask how they would deal with so and so problem and how it could improve. This shows people holes in their logic, but gives you the appearance that you trust them enough to have thought through it and are just clarifying.

One important thing to remember is, you're not the smartest person in the room. If an idea isn't good, and you don't have the data to back it up (specifics depend on job), you might just be as wrong.