This is How You Deal With That Coworker Who Drives You Crazy
There are the coworkers who are constantly interrupting you in meetings. There are the ones who don’t seem to pull their weight. And there are even the ones who blast their music or chew their gum at the loudest possible volume.
So how can you ensure your comment both resonates and is received positively by a not-so-self-aware colleague?
1. YOU HAVE TO BE SUPER CLEAR
Since this person is already way behind you in terms of awareness, you have to work extra hard to explain clearly what they’re doing.
Look, this isn’t always easy. But tiptoeing around the real problem only means that the person on the receiving end is either confused, misinformed, or insulted.
So, before you chat with them, get really clear on what exactly they’re doing that’s driving you nuts. Is it what they’re saying or how they’re saying it? Is it something they always do–or only in certain situations? And, is it a habit that they can correct, or is it something that’s out of their hands?
