One time, I offered to help a coworker with a project because I noticed they were feeling overwhelmed. I wanted to be supportive and polite, but I underestimated how much they were relying on my assistance. They ended up taking a step back and letting me handle most of the work. When it came time to present our results, everyone assumed I was the lead on the project. My coworker received little credit, and I felt embarrassed for overstepping. It taught me that sometimes, being polite means knowing when to step back and let others shine.
One time, I offered to help a coworker with a project because I noticed they were feeling overwhelmed. I wanted to be supportive and polite, but I underestimated how much they were relying on my assistance. They ended up taking a step back and letting me handle most of the work. When it came time to present our results, everyone assumed I was the lead on the project. My coworker received little credit, and I felt embarrassed for overstepping. It taught me that sometimes, being polite means knowing when to step back and let others shine.