'Hey boss, do you think I look like a caveman?' - 'I don't know about that, but you bloody play like one.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A manager humorously critiques an employee's rough or clumsy performance during work.
- In plain terms
- You might not look primitive, but your work style is rough.
- What can you take from it?
- Performance matters more than appearance in the workplace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle playful criticism?
- Is humor appropriate in feedback?
Another view
The joke might offend if the recipient is sensitive about their work.
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