My boss said something factually wrong in a team meeting. Should I correct them in front of everyone?
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Author's note
Directness norms vs. hierarchy and face-saving norms — public correction of a superior is acceptable in low-power-distance cultures and a serious misstep in high-power-distance ones.
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During a team meeting, my boss stated something I know is factually wrong. Should I correct him in front of everyone?
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My boss said something incorrect in a meeting with the whole team present. Should I speak up and correct her on the spot?
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