Caroline
Hi everyone, I would like your help to interpret it: I did an online test and got excellent results. After some time, I got a message from the Human Resources department manager saying: “I will debrief you tomorrow!” Does it sound rude to you? Because it looks like he wanted to interrogate me as he was not believing about my good results. I would like to hear from you guys if you also found it rude. Maybe he could say: Are you available to have a discussion tomorrow, I would like to talk about....” I don’t know but I kind didn’t like his approach. What are your thoughts? Thank you!
Feb 27, 2021 9:31 PM
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Debrief is not rude at all :) it just means to review something! (I’m from the US and I use this word a lot)
February 27, 2021
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He gave you a very business-like answer, it's how guys often talk to each other and it's not meant to be rude.
February 27, 2021
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The exclamation mark is a bit interesting but I don't think the statement intended to come across as rude or questioning your test. Might actually mean they are very impressed and wanted you to know they are very interested in talking with you. I suppose you will know soon ;-)
February 28, 2021
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Oh, and I see from your profile that you live in Australia. In my experience, Australian guys are very direct and don't have "soft" skills when it comes to communication.
February 27, 2021
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Hi there. No, he wasn't being rude. "Debrief", in this context, just means that he's going to review things with you, update you, or go over the results. It's a professional way of saying it. Debrief is also used in a military context, but not unheard of in a professional setting. It could be interpreted as him being direct, but definitely not rude or impolite. Hope this helps. :)
February 27, 2021
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