The Essence of Management Is About Tact and Control

When your boss gives you a small sweet treat, you should show deep gratitude. That’s what it means to be “in the know.” You return a favor for a favor—he gives you a reward, which, from his perspective, is merely a chip he believes is enough to buy your loyalty. If you want to keep this game going and play this role to its satisfying conclusion, you should embody exactly what he expects of you at that moment: accept his赏赐 with visible satisfaction. That’s the best outcome. He’ll feel he’s won you over; he’ll believe you’re now one of his own.

When your boss admonishes you, what does he hope to achieve? He wants you to appear terrified, showing fear of losing your job—so he feels he’s got you firmly in hand. Through your expression, he concludes that after being敲打, you’ll now give it your all. Your look betrays your concern about losing everything.