Some people think a “jerk” can ruin our day
This may be the case but some ways to handle a person is to understand why they are that way. There is usually a reason. If they are a boss at a job, maybe that’s just their style. You have to judge whether its appropriate to leave your feelings at home or to take action. By instinct. Also remember to keep the sense of yourself and don’t let them pull you into their game (it’s their game). This too shall pass.
The needy person
I knew someone with a co-worker who came up and hugged her everyday. she wasnt comfortable with this. The best thing to do is in an honest and polite way is to talk one on one with that person and say something like “Look, I’m not comfortable with you hugging me everyday” if that’s the case. You do have the right as a human to your space.
The enabled coworker
This is the type of person who expects you to help them with thier job all the time and it really doesn’t occur to them that you have a job to do too. I’m not talking about a person who asks once in awhile for help. The best way to deal with this person is to casually say something like ” Did they train you?” You should talk to a manager and tell them you’re not sure how to do this. From this point on, it’s not your problem. If it keeps going on, speak confidentially to a manager about the employee. believe it or not you ARE being watched at work.
The bully
For some reason, this person needs to feel superior. Dont get physical. It’s usually in an inadequacy thing. Try to ignore but if they’re directing it towards you, try to reason assertively with them. If that doesn’t work, tell a higher up.
Gossiping at work
Believe me this happens with men too. Sometimes it’s a healthy outlet to vent frustration and sometimes it gets catty. If you truly don’t have anything to say, don’t say anything. Be careful who is listening. There are brownosers who go back to the source.
It is healthy to vent but not healthy to make someone feel bad.
