Are you /"too nice/" at work? Social psychologist Tessa West shares her research on how people try to mask their anxiety with overly polite comments—a practice more harmful than helpful—and gives three tips for exchanging generic, unhelpful observations with clear, coherent feedback , even when you feel embarrassed.

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