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You notice a colleague frequently uses a sarcastic tone when speaking to a junior member of the team, which seems to affect the junior member's confidence. How should you handle this?

Constructive feedback is best handled privately to maintain professional relationships and avoid public embarrassment or defensiveness.

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Question: You notice a colleague frequently uses a sarcastic tone when speaking to a junior member of the team, which seems to affect the junior member's confidence. How should you handle this?

Answer options:

  • Confront them in front of the crew so everyone learns from the mistake.
  • Keep it to yourself to avoid being seen as a 'know-it-all'. ✅ Speak to the colleague privately at a calm moment to discuss your concerns.
  • Report the colleague to the Captain immediately without speaking to them first.

Correct answer: Speak to the colleague privately at a calm moment to discuss your concerns.

Explanation: Constructive feedback is best handled privately to maintain professional relationships and avoid public embarrassment or defensiveness.

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