Avoiding the awkward 5-minute conversation never saves the relationship. It just postpones the explosion.
When a teammate drops the ball, or scope creep quietly doubles your sprint load, staying silent feels polite. But that silence doesn't erase your frustration—it ferments into quiet bitterness and cynical PR reviews.
Healthy teams don't avoid friction. They surface it early, resolve it cleanly, and get back to shipping.
A moment of awkward honesty today prevents months of toxic passive-aggression tomorrow.
Say what needs to be said.
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