You should respect your leaders.
Jim is the head of a project group that Ken is working in and has made a new change to the rules.
Ken wants to ask about the rules.
Ken approaches Jim about the rules he has questions about and works to seek compromise.
Ken tells Jim that he thinks the rules are way out of line and don't make much sense.
Jim tells Ken that he will take his suggestions into consideration and thanks him for his honesty and good attitude.
Jim finds the tone and statements expressed by Ken to be harsh and unprofessional and no longer considers him for an upcoming promotion.