Powrup

Ep 151: Ask vs Guess Culture: Why Your Hints Aren't Working


Listen Later

Ever hint that you're going to Hawaii hoping someone offers their private jet? That's guess culture. Ever directly ask to borrow said jet? That's ask culture. Nat and Kristen unpack why some people drop hints while others just ask outright - and why it causes so much confusion at work, at home, and when your friend keeps inviting herself to crash at your place. They cover the mental energy wasted on reading between the lines, why saying no doesn't have to be dramatic, and practical tweaks if you're sick of playing guessing games or tired of seeming pushy.

Loved it? Share it and leave us a 5-star review! Got a topic for us? Email [email protected]. Follow Powrsuit on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join us at www.powrsuit.com for bite-sized professional development that actually fits into your week. 'Til next time, Powrsuiters!

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

PowrupBy Powrsuit

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

4 ratings


More shows like Powrup

View all
No Filter by Mamamia Podcasts

No Filter

586 Listeners

Mamamia Out Loud by Mamamia Podcasts

Mamamia Out Loud

654 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

113,290 Listeners

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

8,775 Listeners

How To Fail With Elizabeth Day by Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment

How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

1,172 Listeners

Between Two Beers Podcast by Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

Between Two Beers Podcast

122 Listeners

Let Her Finish by rova | Brodie Kane Media

Let Her Finish

9 Listeners

Kiwi Yarns by rova | Brodie Kane Media

Kiwi Yarns

21 Listeners

Friends That Invest by Friends That Invest

Friends That Invest

288 Listeners

The Curve by The Curve Platform

The Curve

15 Listeners

The Rest Is Politics by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Politics

3,727 Listeners

ZOE Science & Nutrition by ZOE

ZOE Science & Nutrition

2,136 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

20,609 Listeners

The Rest Is Entertainment by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Entertainment

930 Listeners

Making Cents by Frances Cook

Making Cents

14 Listeners