Never Complain

[naartje]

Never complain,never explain.

Is this a good code to live by ?

[jackthehat]

It seems to work well for some people who live their lives in the public eye.

[China Doll]

No.

If I never complained then things wouldn't change and if I never explained something then it would cause problems (plus no one could ever cover my job when i'm away).

I prefer 'pick your battles'.

[naartje]

Thanks jth and China Doll -yes,to pick/choose your battles wisely - seems
to be a much better attitude.

Never complain,never explain - strikes me as being rather snooty.

[jackthehat]

Kate Moss is an example.
It drives the Newspaper Editors mad.......but it keeps her in the public eye, which is part of her job.

[naartje]

So...treat em mean,keep em keen then?

[jackthehat]

.........ish.

If it is part of your job to maintain a high-profile, for your employers' sake, it is tricky to do so whilst not offending 'someone'.........if you keep your trap shut regardless of whether you are receiving bouquets or brickbats, it seems to work.

[piggynose]

insn´t a lot of complaining, wasted energy?

[naartje]

....or a vehicle for change,reflection and improvement ?

[TWR]

Insurance Company offered me £150 for a TV that had smashed due to the Glass stand shattering, they then went up to £250 final offer, I contacted the Insurance Ombudsman! offer went up to £450, does that answer your question?

[naartje]

i"d call that a "Result" - TWR !!

[dennisb66]

Well done TWR.

[TWR]

Not trying to be a smart @rse, if you have any issues that makes you think you are right with your rights, get a copy of this booklet, Your Complaint and the Ombudsman or check outwww.financial-ombustman.org.uk a lot of people I'm afraid to say do not know their rights & there are a lot of basds out there that will try & take you for a ride, it only takes a bit of searching & we can all do that, ( I'm not a whizz kid) but I will not get ripped off either.

[Robinia]

I thought it was 'never apologise, never explain'....?

Complaints are necessary sometimes.

[TWR]

If I'm wrong I will say sorry, if I am right! what can I say?