Why are so many people afraid to approach authority figures?

[Anonymous]

So I noticed that some people tend to feel VERY hesitant to consult with authority for just about anything.

Why?

For example in an office HR is there to sort things out etc. but so many people are afraid of reporting/approaching them etc. Why?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

HR is there to protect the interests of the company, not the employees themselves. If that’s something you do and people don’t like it, maybe it’s because the people you choose to surround yourself with don’t like narcs, which is your career as a human resources agent.

[In_Trance]

I do understand what you're saying but in your example the misconception is HR is the authority figure. They're not. HR is there to support management only

[NaultD]

Cops tv show.

Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law.

[Asker]

But nto just with cops in general I feel people are afraid to approach authority figures.

[Asker]

Can I dm you? I had a question. thanks

[NaultD]

You're already anonymous so what's the difference? So no DM. Anything I say should be public.

Our constitution rights reflect real world consequences and a higher power tend to abuse said power.

I get it that work has different obligations and consequences for everyday people but looking then dealing with a problem the process is similar.

It's a similar logic but because of different obligations or duty can be different.

[SieghardWalsung]

HR departments are designed to be useless.