How to Deal with Bullies in the Workplace
Aggressive behavior can be either physical or verbal. In the workplace, you may hear aggressive behaviors such as name-calling and rude remarks between co-workers. These “bullying” behaviors may have several origins, including unmanaged anger directed to a nearby target, a person’s
Listed below are some suggestions for managing emotional distress, as well as verbal responses that can stop the offender in their tracks.
Relax. Instead of allowing your muscles to tighten, let your arms hang loose. Take a deep breath (one that expands your diaphragm, not your chest). Look calm, even if you aren’t.
Smile instead of frown. This will have a dual effect of both helping to diminish the angry feelings, as well as confuse the attacker…
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