What are some tips for handling confrontation at work for someone who’s naturally averse to confrontation?
What are some tips for handling confrontation at work for someone who’s naturally averse to confrontation?
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I don't like confrontation either but it is important to set boundaries. I've done this. It's okay for someone not to like me but I will not tolerate disrespect. I had somebody at work call me stupid because I could not solve their problem right then and there. When I get very angry, I speak quietly and enunciate my words. I said to this person, "I'm going to leave now. You let me know when you're ready to work with me." To which she responded that she would call me and I retorted, "No, you will not call me. You will send me a Teams message or an email." And I walked away. Naturally I got accused of all kinds of things but I documented what happened and signed and dated it. HR found in my favor.
This hits close to home. When I was candid about the fact that it took some courage to speak up about something that needed pushing back on, I got called a “scaredy cat” 🙄
Name calling is the language of the weak. I it does take courage and I'm glad you summoned the courage to do so.
Thank you! That genuinely makes me feel a little better