Has anyone ever been criticized on a performance review for being “overly appreciative”? I was dinged for this as apparently I say please and thank you too much, and am too appreciative when I receive help from coworkers and supervisors. I was raised to always be sincere and say please and thank you, but apparently my boss thinks this is a bad trait. Maybe she thinks this shows a sign of weakness?
I just don't get it. I've always been told you catch more flys with honey than with vinegar. How can being appreciative be considered a bad thing?
I work for a public institution. Non client facing. Am I being too sensitive and just need to be more of a bit** at work?