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Unpleasant opinions regarding group members are
expressed indirectly through gossip, rather than directly face to face .
Feedback between members that is not complimentary is often couched in
factual
diplomatic language.
When members express disagreement with others, they fall into a yes
butting mood.
Unpleasant truth about the group and this members are clothed in humor.
When people are visibly upset, they deny
being angry or having strong
emotions.
People seem uncomfortable talking to me about my management and how
I lead the workgroup.
In their communication with one another, and in meetings, members of the
group speak of the importance of being
rational.
When people make cutting remarks, that are
clothed in humor, most people laugh.
There are many joking relationships between
members of the group, and it's considered to be a sign of a
good sport to take the ribbing.
When members have conflicts, each disputant reinforces his or her position
by
reminding
team members of the other disputant's past
mistakes.
Members seem to be embarrassed and
nonplussed by any show of emotion.
Much time is taken up uselessly because people misunderstand what others
are saying and respond to statements that weren't made.
In problem solving discussing, we first affix blame. Then we talk about
how to correct
the problem.
When I criticize an
employee, I see sullenness in that person.
In a meeting, when
one member expresses unhappiness or dissatisfaction with the way discussions are going, other members are quick to
explain how he or she has misunderstood what is going on and they'll tell the descanter that he
or she should be more positive.
The usual reaction to disagreement
is defensiveness and resentment.
Sometimes conflicts between members of
the group are prolonged, and other simply ignore what is going on, they
dial out.
When there are developments or happenings outside the department, there's
always someone in the group who says, "I knew about that all along."
Certain members of the group are predictable in their opinions, and when
they speak up, most others look bored.
Sometimes problems and mistakes occur, and there is usually one person who
insists, "I told you this would happen."
