re: #328 Big Steve

Regarding Governor Perry…I am beginning to wonder if his constant references to “how things are done in Texas” will begin to grate on Republican primary voters in other states? I know that in business if someone has been hired from a different company, I just hate to hear “this is how we used to do it at my previous company” comments. Just wondering and hoping.

A lot depends on how the idea or process is being presented. “How things are done in XXX” can be a useful indication of how a successful process works elsewhere (which therefore might or might not be applicable since conditions vary.) Or can come across as a smarmy “you are idiots since it is obvious you need to do things this way”. It can also run afoul of the dreaded NIH (Not Invented Here) Syndrome where every wheel must be re-invented.

A lot depends on how you view the presenter. Is he trying to be helpful? Or being a pompous jerk?