Language is not very precise and we are animals after all
So I will attribute all of this to the two other things that are true, besides taxes and death. The way we communicate is not perfect and even if it was, we are speaking to other humans as humans.
At the end of the day, your work folks are not your buddies. These people are not your pals. Talk to everyone at your work with a corporate filter. Does it suck? Absolutely. Does that mean I can't have meaningful conversations and relationships with others that I work with? Not necessarily, but you better vet them out before showing your true self. As for all others, just use a corporate filter. If others at your job want to get to know you as friends, be weary. Yes there are some who want to get on your good side for personal gain, or to rat you out. Is this most people, no, but do you really want to take that chance?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
