In earlier days there were times when senior management at Radio One seemed to be rather surprised that I walked upright and used knives and forks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Management was surprised by the speaker's basic human habits.
- In plain terms
- They thought I was strange for being normal.
- What can you take from it?
- Be yourself at work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How strange is normal?
- Where do you feel out of place?
Another view
Some workplaces do value conformity over individuality.
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