Fifty-two percent reported losing work time worrying and 22 percent deliberately decreased their work effort. The authors interviewed and surveyed 1,400 workers and generated a list of suggestions to improve the workplace culture. The authors also found that rude people are three times more likely to be in higher positions than their targets. And, Pearson said, men are seven times more likely be rude or insensitive to underlings than to superiors. Women are equally rude to superiors and subordinates, the study found.
Women tend to couch things more carefully.
She'll butt in at the highest levels and the lowest levels. For companies and managers, experts recommend a quick response to disrespectful acts, setting parameters for behavior, training and feedback. If we can get away with it, we will. Copyright 1999 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.