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How to deal with rude colleagues

How to deal with rude colleagues

We all deal with them; ill-mannered co-workers are the bane of any office workerโ€™s life. It can have a big effect on how we feel at work and how we perform, so here are some tips for dealing with rude colleagues.

Donโ€™t take it personally
Remember that your colleague doesnโ€™t always mean to be rude. It could be that theyโ€™ve had a bad day and are displacing their feelings on you. Donโ€™t take it to heart and keep in mind that repeat offenders are only speaking volumes about themselves and not you.

Keep your cool
Donโ€™t respond to rude colleagues with rudeness. Keep your head up and be friendly in return to give them a chance to think about their behaviour. Itโ€™s a great way to diffuse the situation.

Find the reason
There will always be people who are just down-right rude. But if somebody gets a short temper with you unexpectedly, try to find out whatโ€™s causing their behaviour. Are they stressed? Is there something going on behind the scenes thatโ€™s making them act out?

Keep your distance
If being friendly and understanding isnโ€™t working, take a step back to calm down. You can return to the conversation later if itโ€™s worth revisiting.

Donโ€™t overthink it
When you find yourself in a situation where nothing is working and your colleague is still being rude, itโ€™s best to just avoid them where possible. Donโ€™t dwell on it; just move on and donโ€™t waste your time or energy on them.

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