It's been reported that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson referred to President Trump as a "moron" after a meeting. How do you feel about an employee insulting their boss behind their back?

It's been reported that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson referred to President Trump as a "moron" after a meeting. How do you feel about an employee insulting their boss behind their back? Published on October 6, 2017 → Survey conducted on October 6, 2017 on 4869 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

It's normal and appropriate to vent in this way, even in a public forum

20%

It's only appropriate to vent in this way in private

41%

It's disrespectful and inappropriate to ever vent in this way

22%

Other/Not sure

17%

It's normal and appropriate to vent in this way, even in a public forum

20%

It's only appropriate to vent in this way in private

41%

It's disrespectful and inappropriate to ever vent in this way

22%

Other/Not sure

17%

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