Avoid These Words (And Not Just at Work)

Why it was recommended

Adam Savage has a most excellent rant about the outrageous arrogance of the phrase, "Why don't you just..." I highly recommend it

Strong recommendationbityard · Original2024-09

What it covers

Adam Savage answers viewer questions on dealing with condescending colleagues, focusing on dismissive phrases such as 'why don't you just' and 'I would have'. He explains why. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Adam Savage’s Tested

Length

9 min 46 sec

Year

2024

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