Originally Posted by
IanFromHKG
He apologised and said he would try to do better, so...
Stop being so rude and give the guy a chance
Before someone can stop being rude, the person must already have been rude.
You may see things differently -- as with what I find to be your post's misdirected admonishment -- but providing advice to give answers rather than to play "protect the boss at all costs" is not rude. It's even appropriate advice for those who care about their own credibility in such role.