Well-said Maha. I was particularly thinking about power and being in a position where I get all the credit I need so I can not really worry if everything I do is recognized, while there are others who are more vulnerable and who are more easily taken advantage of or ignored. So when I said “you can do more if you don’t worry about who gets the credit” I was speaking from a privileged position and was a little insensitive towards those who regularly see others take credit for their work.

As far as being nice, or considerate or courteous – I ALWAYS appreciate it if I’m asked, and I ALWAYS appreciate it when people make a point of sharing the credit – and I should have told you thank you! It’s basic human decency to respect the agency of others and ask and attribute even when you don’t “have to”.