Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
To Those of You Who Lack Taste! (Part 1)
This is a continuation of the previous post, “To Those Told They Have No Taste (Part 1).”
How can I hone my professional skills?
The answer is simple.
Put in the volume. That's all there is to it.
Do more than anyone else, fail more than anyone else, and gain more experience than anyone else.
I believe this is the only way to hone your professional skills.
To be more specific, here’s what that means in terms of slope construction.
A nozzle operator working with sprayed mortar has to complete a considerable number of jobs before they can get a feel for the nozzle position and spraying technique, since the material that comes out depends on the spray distance, mix ratio, and air volume.
If the spraying distance is too far, the material tends to separate and won't come out properly. If it's too close, the material will bounce back and result in a rough finish.
Even if I understand this intellectually, my body just won't cooperate. How can I do this well while figuring it out on the spot?
Your body remembers every swing you take. That’s the true nature of talent.
It's the same with drilling—you adjust the rotation speed, thrust, impact force, and water flow based on the hardness of the rock, right?
You won’t understand the feel of making slight adjustments every time the ground changes until you’ve hit 100 shots. If you hit 1,000 shots, you’ll understand it even better.
All of this is the result of putting in the work.
People who are described as talented artisans always have an overwhelming amount of experience behind them.
Good taste isn't a talent—it's the result of consistent effort.
Experience and intuition are what make you better and faster than anyone else!
And that's how something original is born!
What’s the psychology behind people who say, “That has no taste”?
This is where the main point comes in—and where it really gets on my nerves, lol.
What on earth are people thinking when they say, “That has no taste”?
I think there are three main patterns here.
① Looking down on someone
A pattern in which one unconsciously views someone with less experience than oneself as inferior.
It’s the psychological desire to confirm one’s superiority by thinking, “I can do it, but you can’t.”
This actually happens quite a bit on-site, doesn't it?
The veteran is trying to protect his position by telling the newcomer that he "has no taste."
A common joke.
Is that...Behaviors That Dampen Someone's MotivationThat's right.
② Insults and Showing Off
This is a much clearer pattern of malice.
"You have no taste" is a phrase used to belittle someone, regardless of their actual work performance.
People who use words like this are often feeling anxious or have a strong desire for approval.
It's the same mindset as the kind of craftsman who yells at people on the job site.
I think this pattern is the worst.
③ Intended as a joke or lighthearted remark
This is the kind of situation where, even though there’s no ill intent, you end up saying something like, “You have no taste, lol,” in a lighthearted way.
Even if the person who said it meant it as a joke, the person on the receiving end almost never takes it that way. It’s just so annoying!
I think that new employees and younger staff, in particular, may sometimes get hurt because they can’t tell the difference between a joke and a serious comment.
Words you say just to be funny might actually be undermining the other person's confidence and motivation.But the person saying that doesn't really get it, does he?
After all, taste is purely subjective, so it does feel like you're forcing it on others, doesn't it?
If you still want to say “that’s tacky,” I’d rather you say it to a veteran.
If you absolutely must use the phrase “lacks taste,” then at leastI'd like to see this used among veterans with similar levels of experience.I think so.
If a craftsman with 10 years of experience looks at the work of another craftsman with 10 years of experience and says, “That finish lacks taste,” I can understand that.
We both have the same level of experience and are in a position to discuss things based on the same standards.
But when a veteran with 10 years of experience tells a new hire who’s been on the job for only half a year, “You have no talent,” that’s neither an evaluation nor guidance.
It's just pressure.
Good taste isn't something you're born with.
It lies at the end of putting in the work.
In that case, what you should do isn't just dismiss it as "tasteless," but rather,Creating an environment where they can practice a lotIsn't that right?
I believe that is the role of the supervisor, the foreman, and the senior craftsmen.
If people say you have no taste, don't worry about it.
If you put in the work, your sense of style will definitely shine through.
Absolutely!
And from there on, it’s all about your sense of style!
See you later.
