Interacting With Superiors

DO

Understand that your boss is in charge.

Be deferent without groveling. Respect the boss's opinions and decisions.

Realize that you must do your job and do it on time if you want to get along with your boss.

Support the decisions of your boss, and occasionally pay compliments.

Contribute ideas and look for solutions to problems.

DO NOT

Waste the boss's time. Offer ideas and explanations concisely. Submit support documents when needed.

Expect to be good buddies with the boss.

Undermine your supervisor's position. In a conflict between a boss and a worker, the boss always wins.

Lie for your boss. Avoid saying anything untruthful to cover up for a superior's mistakes or flaws.