The Compliment Sandwich: A Bad Idea?
The compliment sandwich is a popular feedback technique where criticism is wrapped between two layers of praise. While intended to make difficult conversations easier, it often comes across as predictable, insincere, and ineffective. In this article, I explore the strengths and weaknesses of the compliment sandwich, why it is linked to the Rule of Three, and why honest, trust-based feedback may be a better approach for building a healthy feedback culture.
