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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People seek genuine pleasant workplaces, not superficial ones. Seize the opportunity to reflect and assess whether your organization genuinely nurtures a culture of kindness or simply puts up a front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This enlightening article delves into the hazards of a “nice” company culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.applauz.me\/resources\/the-dangers-of-a-nice-culture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give the meaning of the highlighted words in the following sentences. Provide sample sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In short, is it possible to set the bar<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0too low<\/em>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Mistakes and toxic actions being swept under the rug<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Nice cultures are guilty of the opposite \u2014 dancing around<\/em><\/strong> hard truths.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How does the article define “nice company culture” and why is it hazardous?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why do leaders pursue a nice culture in organizations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are the downsides of a nice culture in an organization?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How does open and honest communication help combat the hazards of a nice company culture?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you faced challenges expressing dissenting views or giving candid feedback? How were they received, and what were the outcomes?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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