Expatriates Quote by Cyril Connolly
“It is a mistake to expect good work from expatriates for it is not what they do that matters but what they are not doing.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Expatriate's Dilemma", 1975
Expatriates are judged not by their work but by what they neglect, highlighting expectations versus reality.
In simple terms: People focus on what expatriates fail to do, not what they achieve.
Key Takeaway
Value actions over assumptions.
Themes
expectations
exile
performance
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- work evaluation
- cross‑cultural integration
- team management
Key Concepts
cultural bias
misjudgment
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations are unfair?
- How can we assess true impact?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore positive contributions.
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