Getting straight-talk at work -- Bullsh*t--is it the nemesis? -- Bullsh*t--it's essential to corporate harmony -- Bullsh*t--corporate pretense cancels human nature -- Straight-talk--I-speak required -- Straight-talk--how does it differ from truth-telling and candor? -- Straight-talk--relationship is king -- Straight-talk--when is it possible with the boss? -- Straight-talk--benefits/liabilities -- Straight-talk--conditions for getting it -- Straight-talk--truth-finding -- Straight-talk--it pays to advertise.