How do I tell my direct report to stop brown-nosing so much? [closed]

How do I tell my direct report to stop kissing so much ass. Basically my question - it's weird, if I was a woman or both of us not straight, I' d think he was hitting on me. He's really good at his job and really competent and I let him know that but still, it's over the top. He's remote and in India, I don't know if it's a cultural thing I am not used to but it's so blatant and transparent. I'm thinking of just being blunt about it.

Feb 28, 2025 - 22:12
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How do I tell my direct report to stop brown-nosing so much? [closed]

How do I tell my direct report to stop kissing so much ass.

Basically my question - it's weird, if I was a woman or both of us not straight, I' d think he was hitting on me. He's really good at his job and really competent and I let him know that but still, it's over the top. He's remote and in India, I don't know if it's a cultural thing I am not used to but it's so blatant and transparent. I'm thinking of just being blunt about it.