Summary Of The Ropes: The Sincerest Form Of Flattery

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The Ropes: “The Sincerest Form of Flattery” In chapter six of The Ropes, Stanley faces a new and different challenge that he must overcome. In this chapter, his boss, Kerry, is, “a stickler for detail and intolerant of incompetence.” Kerry is able to enforce this belief because of his tremendous knowledge and expertise. While working for Kerry, Stanley makes a mistake in front of a group of clients and Kerry quickly corrects him in an abrasive manner. Although Kerry publically embarrassed Stanley during the meeting, Stanley used the incident as a learning point in order to improve his own technical knowledge. Because Stanley admires Kerry, Stanley seeks to emulate his behavior; however, Stanley is unable to replicate Kerry’s power leaving

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