Disagreeable Quote by Adam M. Grant

“We tend to stereotype agreeable people as givers, and disagreeable people as takers. When a new contact appears affable, it’s natural to conclude that he has good intentions. If he comes across as cold or confrontational, this seems like a sign that he doesn’t care about what’s in our best…” quote by Adam M. Grant — Download Open image

““We tend to stereotype agreeable people as givers, and disagreeable people as takers. When a new contact appears affable, it’s natural to conclude that he has good intentions. If he comes across as cold or confrontational, this seems like a sign that he doesn’t care about what’s in our best interests.*””

Adam M. Grant

About This Quote

Source Article: Workplace behavior stereotypes, 2022

We label agreeable people as givers and disagreeable ones as takers, biasing our judgments of intent.

In simple terms: Stereotypes bias judgment.

Key Takeaway

Challenge assumptions about others’ motives.

Themes

bias stereotyping trust

Mood

insightful analytical

Type

psychological business

When to use this quote

team building
recruitment
conflict resolution

Key Concepts

social perception behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

How can we assess intent more accurately?
What checks prevent bias?

A Different Perspective

Risk of misreading genuine behavior.

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