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| Agree | 28% | 504 votes | Total: 1770 votes | |
| Disagree | 72% | 1266 votes |
Agree
by Joyful Lili
Created on: June 19, 2007
Face it - being good at your job might look like you're "kissing up".
I am not voting for the "Agree"
by G. Schettino
Created on: January 18, 2008
Kissing Up to Your Boss is Common Sense
It all depends on how you define "Kissing Up" doesn't it? Job
Created on: June 16, 2007 Last Updated: May 15, 2012
Although many factors influence workplace advancement, one necessary component to getting ahead is kissing
Created on: September 09, 2007 Last Updated: December 28, 2011
Of all the things that one would need to get ahead in the workplace, you would think that "apple polishing"
Created on: April 30, 2010
It is true but sad, kissing up to your boss is must if plan to move forward with ease. There are ways
Created on: February 09, 2011
Kissing up to your boss when you are employed is always a must. However, there are best practices in
by Alex Winter
Created on: June 22, 2007 Last Updated: October 19, 2011
The question that comes to my mind is why would you not kiss up to your boss if you want to get ahead?
by Masten Dahl
Created on: January 21, 2009 Last Updated: March 26, 2012
There are countless ways to get ahead, but kissing up to the boss is definitely one of the most popular
by Dale Dolmo
Created on: December 10, 2008
"Kissing up" to your boss is not about compensating for lack of ability. Developing a relationship with
by Robert Bluck
Created on: June 10, 2008
There was a time when companies hunted for the best and the brightest people they could find. Today,
by Archie
Created on: May 23, 2008
The workplace contains many types of people who all use different strategies or methods to gain an advantage
by Matt Remley
Created on: March 24, 2008 Last Updated: January 05, 2009
Would be nice to have a good raise at work wouldn't it?
Have you ever thought about sucking up to your
Created on: June 15, 2007
I have to completely agree that yes, if you want to get ahead in your career you must in one form or
by Raven Lebeau
Created on: January 20, 2008
My husband used to love chemistry. I still remember first meeting him when he was an arrogant college
by TrystynLynn
Created on: June 16, 2007
As much as I hate to agree but I have to.
In this day and age kissing up is just a way to get noticed
Created on: June 15, 2007 Last Updated: December 30, 2010
Oh how I hate to admit this as a truism. However the reality is that this is a true statement. Of course,
Created on: August 04, 2007
Kissing up is such a strong word. I prefer brown-noising. But let's not get the two confused. Kissing
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Disagree
Created on: September 21, 2007
While you definitely may act different in your place of business, compromising who you are and lowering
Created on: June 16, 2007 Last Updated: November 19, 2010
It is not so much a matter of kissing up, but understanding where your boss is coming from. It is about
Created on: June 15, 2007
Whilst it might be tempting for some of us to kiss up to our boss to try and get ahead it is usually
by A. Moulton
Created on: March 13, 2008 Last Updated: October 27, 2010
Kissing Up. Brown Nosing. There are a number of names that are used to describe sucking up. True flattery
Created on: June 15, 2007
Believe it or not, there are some bosses out there who judge you by your work ethic and qualifications
by Betty Blake
Created on: June 01, 2011 Last Updated: June 02, 2011
I definitely disagree with the statement, "kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead.
Created on: August 20, 2007
There are many paths to success. When you're working for success at the workplace, there are certain
Created on: August 24, 2010
Efficiency, professionalism, being proactive and commitment are the ingredients you need to get ahead
Created on: June 29, 2007 Last Updated: November 21, 2007
While some believe that your success in the business world is all about whom you know and your relationship
Created on: July 26, 2007
This is against my personal morales as a human being and a respectful and dignified man. I would only
Created on: June 14, 2007
Of course I disagree because I never have. Ever. Period. Only got me fired once. If you kiss-up, which
Created on: April 28, 2008
Is kissing up to your boss a must if you want to get ahead? Actually, this depends wholly upon the organization
by Judge Ipson
Created on: September 22, 2007
Kissing up to the boss to get a head is not the answer. Today in American as well as in American Schools
Created on: June 29, 2007
Talent may get you there, but character keeps you there is the phrase that comes to mind when it comes
Created on: July 12, 2010
There is no reason for most of us to believe that we must kiss up to our boss in order to gain favour
by Cyn Lee
Created on: February 26, 2008 Last Updated: March 27, 2009
Kissing up to a boss is see through. If you know you are doing it, so does your boss. I know this because
Created on: August 21, 2007 Last Updated: April 21, 2009
Kissing up to the boss is not a new concept by any stretch of the imagination. It's been perpetuated
Created on: April 10, 2009
If kissing up to your boss is the only way to get ahead then there is something seriously wrong with
by Chris Sura
Created on: June 17, 2007
Kissing up to the boss is not a "must" to get ahead. Neither is stabbing your boss in the back.
To get
by Molly Carter
Created on: June 15, 2007 Last Updated: April 29, 2009
I believe there is a difference between kissing up to your boss and being a responsible team player.