From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
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Avoiding gossiping, triangulating, and complaining
From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
Avoiding gossiping, triangulating, and complaining
- If you've ever been stuck in the presence of a negative colleague, you know it can be tough, uncomfortable, tiring and after hearing all their gripes and disappointments, it probably makes you feel more negative. The truth is there are everyday behaviors that can be harmful to your relationships and worse your reputation. We're going to look at three specific kinds of risky behaviors. When you can recognize these negative behaviors for what they are, you can regulate your own actions better and avoid doing them. And you know what else? You can steer clear of negative people. This is important because negativity has been shown to lessen your intelligence and memory even your immune system. Remember, it's more than okay to be choosy about your friends. The first landmine to avoid is gossiping. Gossip is that casual chatter about other people that's usually speculative and let's be real. It's often unflattering to the…
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