A 'SHIT
SANDWICH' is a method of delivering some bad news, advice, or a rejection of someone's idea(s).
It is designed to make the bad news, advice or rejection more palatable, easier to take, and/or easier on the receiving party.
It is used to ensure the the person hearing the bad news, advice or rejection actually listens to what is being
said so they can eat and digest it...
You want someone to eat the 'Shit' (bad news), you serve it between two lovely slices of bread.. hence 'Shit
Sandwich'
George is just about to be sacked....
Hi George,
You've been with us for over 20 years and you've been a fantastic member of our team. You've dedicated so much of your own
time its unbelieveable. You are a real credit.
The company needs to cut back and as you are so close to retirement it was felt that you'd be the ideal one to step down. Free up some of your
time to do things you want to do.
Think of all the positive things you can
now do with that dear wife of yours. She can fianlly spend some quality
time with you, and you can take that Cruise you've always said you'd take her on. I envy you George.
Thats a 'Shit
Sandwich'......
Not - Hi George, your Fired.....