When the writer enters the newsroom, he or she is oblivious to what has been said. No one wants to work in an environment like that. And if they had the means to support themselves, most people would quit. That is another reason it is in the boss's best interest not to let his or her mouth run rampant. And there are countless other reasons.
Employees are more likely to discuss issues with a boss they trust.
I can admit my faults to a boss such as this. I can ask him or her for help without worrying I will be referred to as an idiot five minutes later. If you can't control yourself because you want to be trusted, or out of courtesy, or because it is in your best interest, then do it because you want to keep your doorways clear. Lucas Grindley is The Oracle's editor in chief and a senior majoring in mass communications. T O P 2000, University of South Florida The Oracle Newspaper.