Managerial We
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When a manager says “we” and means “you”
Bossman: We need to fix this
Wageslave: OK, should I set up a meeting for us?
Bossman: No, just do it. That was the “managerial we”; I meant “you”
Wageslave: OK, should I set up a meeting for us?
Bossman: No, just do it. That was the “managerial we”; I meant “you”