While it may seem that individuals should get the bickering and cattiness out of their system during their elementary school years, much to the chagrin of many, some people still have a propensity for these behaviors even as adults. If your workplace contains co-workers who, instead of serving as helpful team members, bicker and back stab, you may find the workplace a less-than-welcoming environment. Because you cannot change others' behaviors, all you can do to remedy this situation is to cope effectively with the potentially problematic negativity and, in doing so, reduce the impact that it has on your ability to perform effectively.
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Difficulty:
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Instructions
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Avoid the catty individuals. Whenever possible, steer clear of the individuals you know have a tendency towards negativity and gossip. By not associating with these people, you can reduce the impact that their behaviors have upon you.
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Remain pleasant. Just because your co-workers may not be pleasant doesn't mean that you shouldn't be. Keep a smile on your face and stay positive despite the fact that your co-workers may be getting on your last nerve.
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Calmly express your desire not to get involved in drama. If one or more of the catty co-workers tries to engage you in gossip or negative talk, make it entirely clear that you aren't interested, telling them as politely as possible that you try to avoid gossiping.
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Focus on the work tasks at hand. If you dedicate yourself to work, as you should when at work anyway, you may find yourself too busy to worry about the office gossip that is running rampant.
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Avoid the urge to retaliate or further gossip. If catty co-workers turn their claws on you, spreading negative rumors, do all you can to let it go. If you give in and retaliate by spreading rumors about them in return you will be no better than they are and likely get yourself pulled into the drama.
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Report any rule-breaking issues to a supervisor. If the behavior is in clear violation of any set office policies, alert your boss to the problem at hand, ensuring that he is aware of the specific rule-breaking behaviors so he can deal with them.
Tips & Warnings
Always look for the best in your coworkers. You, after all, have no choice but to work with them.
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