Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Be patient with newcomers who might act silly because they are often students.
- In plain terms
- Forgive new people for being clueless since they might just be learning.
- What can you take from it?
- Show patience to learners who are still figuring things out.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react when others don't know?
- What makes learning safe?
Another view
Some newcomers might act dumb intentionally or out of arrogance.
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