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Step 1
Distance yourself from the whiny coworker if it is at all possible. One of the most effective ways to avoid conflict can be to physically remove yourself from the point of conflict.
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Step 2
Ask the whiny coworker politely to stop contributing to a negative work environment. Often, many people when confronted with their unpleasant behavior correct it out a sense of being ashamed.
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Step 3
Take the matter to a supervisor if the negative coworker's behavior continues. Conflict resolution is a large part of a supervisor's job description and you shouldn't be afraid to follow proper business channels.
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Step 4
Write an official letter of complaint to the appropriate work authority if you find the whiny behavior doesn't terminate. Management will normally respond to this sort of complaint quickly as they understand the negative impact conflict has on productivity.
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Step 5
Confront the coworker directly if the behavior continues. You should not be unwilling to say something unpleasant if the situation has already become too much to bear.
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Step 6
Consider asking other coworkers if they would consider staging an intervention with the whiny coworker. Peer pressure can sometimes work in the case of conflict when nothing else will.
