What cultural assumptions might be at play here? If you were in this situation how would you interpret it? by Peter James Skalberg

2025-09-02 05:20:44 UTC

The boss is the problem.

Asians don't like calling things out so they practice avoidance or silence

2025-09-02 05:20:45 UTC

Hmm I like Tom’s approach

2025-09-02 05:21:00 UTC

2025-09-02 05:21:03 UTC

Hierarchy structure

I’m making the atmosphere that no one can speak up other than what people think i am concerned of

2025-09-02 05:21:04 UTC

2025-09-02 05:21:16 UTC

The team may be too shy / uncomfortable / not confident to share their genuine views openly

Sarah is the spokesperson for the team.

2025-09-02 05:21:17 UTC

The team would already hv shared their feedbacks to Sarah

The team relies on Sarah

2025-09-02 05:21:19 UTC

2025-09-02 05:21:25 UTC

Tom thinks all the staff are open and straightforward like him

2025-09-02 05:21:30 UTC

If u say something, I buy u meal

Assuming that people will be more vocal on things & issues, when in reality people are more cautious to speak up to avoid possible retaliation.

2025-09-02 05:21:36 UTC

The team kiasi

2025-09-02 05:21:44 UTC

bring the team out for makan. Problem solved

If they speak up, they're afraid they will be made accountable to solve the problem. They are avoiding more work.

2025-09-02 05:21:45 UTC

He need to build the team culture

2025-09-02 05:21:48 UTC

There are no food and drinks. People speak out during meals

2025-09-02 05:21:53 UTC

Speaking bad of another colleague is uncomfortable.

2025-09-02 05:22:01 UTC

As boss, should have wisdom to change strategy if one doesn't work, try another way, be water/flexible

2025-09-02 05:22:03 UTC

Some people prefer black and white on record, Instead of commenting.

2025-09-02 05:22:07 UTC

Tom is a westerner who is generally open but asians aren't prepare to share their opinions

2025-09-02 05:22:10 UTC

He needs to prove that he is trustable

2025-09-02 05:22:12 UTC

Alcohol needed

2025-09-02 05:22:12 UTC

2025-09-02 05:22:26 UTC

They might felt getting picked on for speaking up

2025-09-02 05:22:28 UTC

Misunderstanding that Asians are comfortable to be open to bosses and express their view without unwanted sub effects

Less talk, less work and less question

2025-09-02 05:22:36 UTC

If u say something then boss may ask u to solve the question

2025-09-02 05:23:38 UTC

。。。。。。

The team do not know Tom that well to share.

2025-09-02 05:23:39 UTC