Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Dilbert//11484, first published six years ago on Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Business Lying
Tags
business, business ethics, managers & supervisors, lying, context, important, acceptable, sick, sarcasm, face mask
Official transcript
tina: is it lying if i leave out important context from my project updates?
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
IS IT LYING IF I LEAVE OUT IMPORTANT CONTEXT FROM MY PROJECT UPDATES?
THAT'S CALLED "BUSINESS LYING," AND IT IS TOTALLY ACCEPTABLE.
BUT IT MAKES ME FEEL SICK.
THAT'S HOW YOU KNOW YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Business Lying"
Summary:
The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, one of whom is a manager and the other a worker. The worker asks if it is okay to leave out important context from their project updates, to which the manager responds that it is acceptable and even necessary, as it makes the worker feel sick. The worker then asks how the manager knows they are doing it right, and the manager replies that they do not know, but it is how things are done. The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of "business lying" in the corporate world, where employees may feel pressured to present a positive image or hide negative information in order to avoid conflict or criticism. The strip suggests that this behavior can lead to a culture of dishonesty and mistrust, where employees may feel uncomfortable speaking truthfully or asking questions. Overall, the comic strip highlights the absurdity and potential consequences of this behavior, and encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which they communicate and interact with others in the workplace.
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