When should you correct others, when not?

I try to let most things slide, except when people at work continue to use obviously incorrect terminology on projects which could lead to confusion or mistakes later. Those I correct.

Otherwise, I usually let it slide. I don't want to embarrass them, or make myself out to look superior. If it's not technical terminology as per the above, it really needs to be the linguistic equivalent of a booger hanging out their nose before I mention it.
 
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